Pergamum

geographical name Per·ga·mum \ˈpər-gə-məm\

Definition of PERGAMUM

ancient Greek kingdom covering most of Asia Minor; at its height 263–133 b.c.

or modern Ber·ga·ma \bər-ˈgä-mə\ city W Turkey NNE of Izmir ∗ of ancient Pergamum

Per·ga·mum or Per·ga·mus \-məs\ or Per·ga·mos \-məs, -ˌmäs\

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