Colchis

Colchis proper noun: a historical region and ancient Georgian kingdom on the coast of the Black Sea in the South Caucasus on the border between Europe and Asia, corresponding to what is now western Georgia (including Abkhazia), as well as parts of Russia and Turkey.

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Proper noun

Colchis

(historical) A historical region and ancient Georgian kingdom on the coast of the Black Sea in the South Caucasus on the border between Europe and Asia, corresponding to what is now western Georgia (including Abkhazia), as well as parts of Russia and Turkey.

Colchis meaning in Tamil

Colchis in Tamil

இது ஒரு நாடாகும்

Forms of Colchis

alternative form	Kolkhis

Origin of Colchis

From Ancient Greek Κολχίς (Kolkhís).

Questions about Colchis

What does Colchis mean?: Colchis means a historical region and ancient Georgian kingdom on the coast of the Black Sea in the South Caucasus on the border between Europe and Asia, corresponding to what is now western Georgia (including Abkhazia), as well as parts of Russia and Turkey.
What is Colchis in Tamil?: Colchis in Tamil is இது ஒரு நாடாகும். See Colchis meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is Colchis?: Colchis is a proper noun.

Words near Colchis in the dictionary

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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