Peloponnese

Pronunciation

• IPA: /pÉ›lÉ™pəˈniːs/

Origin

From Ancient Greek Πελοπόννησος.

Full definition of Peloponnese

Proper noun

1. Also Peloponnesus; the peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece. One of the 13 peripheries of Greece; it contains Achaea, Arcadia, Argolis, Corinthia, Elia, Laconia and Messenia. Known as Morea in medieval times.