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Definition of volos
volos
/ˈvoʊloʊs/
Vo · los
volos Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major coastal port city situated in the Thessaly region of central Greece, known for its location at the foot of Mount Pelion and overlooking the Pagasetic Gulf.
2
A major god of earth, waters, forests, and the underworld in Slavic mythology, often associated with cattle, magic, and music.
Example
"In ancient Slavic pantheons, Volos was often depicted as a horned deity locked in a cosmic struggle with the thunder god Perun."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name of the Greek city is thought to derive from a corruption of the ancient city name Iolcos or from a Slavic root. As a Slavic deity, the name derives from Proto-Slavic *Velesъ, possibly linked to roots meaning 'wool' or 'hair'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Volos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/volos