Laconia

geographical name

La·​co·​nia lə-ˈkō-nē-ə How to pronounce Laconia (audio)
-nyə
ancient country of southern Greece in the southeastern part of the Peloponnese bordering on the Aegean and the Mediterranean seas; capital Sparta
Laconian adjective or noun

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“Laconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Laconia. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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