Thebes

Pronunciation

• IPA: /θibz/

Alternative forms

• Thêbes dated

Origin

From Ancient Greek Θῆβαι, from Ionic-Attic Θῆβῆ, from Mycenean teqa, from Proto-Hellenic *Thēgʷā.

Full definition of Thebes

Proper noun

1. Any of two important cities in antiquity, either in Greece or Egypt.

Related terms

• Theban
• thebaic

Anagrams

• behest