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Definition of volos

volos

/ˈvoʊloʊs/
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volos Lexical Profile

• 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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volley
volleyball
vologda
volos
volt
volta
volta redonda

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'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Volos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/volos
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