an ancient Greek city in the SW Peloponnese: founded in 369 bc as the capital of Messenia
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Mes•se•ne
(me sē′nē),USA pronunciation n.
- Place Names, Ancient Historyan ancient city in the SW Peloponnesus;
capital of ancient Messenia.
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