Associations to the word «Abydos»

Wiktionary

ABYDOS, proper noun. A ancient city in Egypt with archaeological interest.
ABYDOS, proper noun. A city in Asia Minor at the Hellespont.

Dictionary definition

ABYDOS, noun. An ancient Greek colony on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles; scene of the legend of Hero and Leander.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke