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Pel·la

 (pĕl′ə)
An ancient city of Greek Macedonia. It was the capital of Macedon from the fourth century to 168 bc, when the territory was conquered by the Romans.
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Pella

(ˈpɛlə)
n
(Placename) an ancient city in N Greece: the capital of Macedonia under Philip II
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Pel•la

(ˈpɛl ə)

n.
a ruined city in N Greece, NW of Salonika: the capital of ancient Macedonia; birthplace of Alexander the Great.
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