Sparta vs Troy - What's the difference?

sparta | troy |


As a noun sparta

is line.

As an adjective troy is

of, or relating to, troy weight.

sparta

English

(wikipedia Sparta)

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • An ancient city-state in southern Greece, noted for its strict military training.

    • Related terms

    * Spartan * spartan

    See also

    * Trojan War

    Anagrams

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    troy

    English

    (wikipedia Troy)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • An ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey.
  • A city in Alabama.
  • A city in Michigan.
  • A city in New York.
    • Synonyms
    * (l)
    Derived terms
    * Trojan * Trojan horse * Troyish

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) Troyes.

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • derived from the city Troyes in France.
  • , originally transferred from the surname, but today associated with the classical city.

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