Syracuse - English meaning

proper noun

A port on the east coast of sicily; population 124,083 (2008). it became a flourishing centre of greek culture, especially in the 5th and 4th centuries bc under the rule of dionysius i and ii. it was taken by the romans at the end of the 3rd century bc.

proper noun

A city in new york state, to the south-east of lake ontario; population 138,068 (est. 2008). the site of salt springs, it was an important centre of salt production during the 19th century.