pontus
1. [ noun ] (geography) an ancient region of northern Asia Minor on the Black Sea; it reached its height under Mithridates VI but was later incorporated into the Roman Empire
Related terms: geographical_area Asia_Minor
2. [ noun ] (Greek mythology) ancient personification of the sea; father of Nereus
Synonyms: Pontos
Related terms: Greek_deity Greek_mythology
Similar spelling:   Pontius
  Pontious
  Pounds
  Pontos
  Pontes
  Points
  pointsman
  Ponds