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perioikoi

/ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/

perioikoi is the alternative form of Perioikoi.

Noun capitalized: Perioikoi

Perioikoi pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) The ancient inhabitants of Laconia who were free residents of the mountains and the beaches of Laconia.

Origin of perioikoi

Transliteration of Ancient Greek Περίοικοι (Períoikoi).

Words formed from perioikoi

Questions about perioikoi

What does perioikoi mean?
Perioikoi means the ancient inhabitants of Laconia who were free residents of the mountains and the beaches of Laconia.
What is perioikoi the alternative form of?
Perioikoi is the alternative form of Perioikoi.
What part of speech is perioikoi?
Perioikoi is a noun.
How do you pronounce perioikoi?
Perioikoi is pronounced /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/.

Words near perioikoi in the dictionary

  1. Perioecians
  2. perioecus
  3. perioesophageal
  4. perioestrous
  5. perioestrus
  6. perioikoi
  7. Perioikos
  8. periolivary
  9. periondontal
  10. perionychia
  11. perionychial

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