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Siege of Syracuse   /sidʒ əv sˈɪrəkjˌuz/   Listen
Siege of Syracuse

noun
1.
The Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes).  Synonym: Syracuse.
2.
The Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse.  Synonym: Syracuse.





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Words linked to "Siege of Syracuse" :   Sicily, beleaguering, siege, Sicilia, military blockade, besieging


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