Corfu
//ˈkɔɹ.fjuː// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 An island of Greece, one of the Ionian Islands. The ancient name is Corcyra (Κόρκῡρα (Kórkūra), more often Κέρκῡρα (Kérkūra)), in Modern Greek Kérkira (Κέρκυρα (Kérkyra)).
"Magazines kept aristocrats on the payroll to facilitate access to jet-set playgrounds like Corfu and Mustique."
- 2 The capital of Corfu.
Example
More examples"After my liberation I only stopped a day at Corfu in order that I might lose no more time, though I really wished to tarry there a little longer, the people were so kind."
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian Corfù, from Ancient Greek Κορυφώ (Koruphṓ), from κορυφή (koruphḗ) ("summit", "mountain peak"). Named after the twin peaks of the Old Fortress of Corfu.
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