syracuse

(noun) a city in central New York. Synonyms: Syracuse.

(noun) a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC. Synonyms: Syracuse, Siracusa.

(noun) the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes). Synonyms: Syracuse, siege of Syracuse.

(noun) the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse. Synonyms: Syracuse, siege of Syracuse.