Elche

English

Etymology

From Spanish Elche, from Ancient Greek Ἑλίκη (Helíkē, “A nymph who took care of Zeus in his infancy on Crete”). The Spanish city was named after Helike by Greek colonists.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈeɪlt͡ʃeɪ/

Proper noun

Elche

1. A city in Spain

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Noun

Elche

1. nominative/accusative/genitive plural of Elch

Spanish

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἑλίκη (Helíkē, “A nymph who took care of Zeus in his infancy on Crete”). The Spanish city was named after Helike by Greek colonists.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈelt͡ʃe/ [ˈelʲ.t͡ʃe]
• Rhymes: -eltʃe
• Syllabification: El‧che

Proper noun

Elche ?

1. A city in Spain

Related terms

• ilicitano