pergamum

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Noun pergamum has 1 sense

Pergamum - an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; the technique of preparing sheepskins as parchment was developed here
--₁ is a kind of city, metropolis, urban center
--₁ is a part of Turkey, Republic of Turkey

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Pergamum

Definition:

Pergamum is an ancient city located in modern-day Turkey. It was once a prominent center of culture, learning, and political power.

Senses:

Noun:

Ancient city in Asia Minor.
A type of parchment made from treated animal skins.

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Noun:

The ruins of Pergamum attract numerous tourists every year.
During its prime, Pergamum was renowned as a cultural and intellectual hub.

Noun (Pergamum in the context of parchment):

Historians often rely on ancient texts written on pergamum for their research.
The scroll was written on fine pergamum, preserving the text throughout centuries.

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