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  • proper noun An island in the northern Cyclades
  • proper noun A town in Greece located on an homonymous island.

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Examples

  • I was born on an island called Tinos, and when I was about a year and a half, my father moved us to Athens.

    Island Packet: Home 2009

  • I was born on an island called Tinos, and when I was about a year and a half, my father moved us to Athens.

    Island Packet: Home 2009

  • Sinon, I recommend also Sifnos, Milos and Tinos, which has the beauty of Mykonos but more quiet ..

    palace 2007

  • Whenever Kaz tried to look over his shoulder, Tinos delivered a swat on the side of his head.

    Kaz the Minotaur Knaak, Richard A. 2004

  • Hecar spoke, his tone much more civil, more calm than the fanatical Tinos.

    Kaz the Minotaur Knaak, Richard A. 2004

  • Tinos and Hecar each took one arm and began to pull Kaz forward, almost causing him to lose his footing.

    Kaz the Minotaur Knaak, Richard A. 2004

  • Hecar and I argued on your behalf, and even Tinos seemed willing, but Greel wants to take no chances.

    Kaz the Minotaur Knaak, Richard A. 2004

  • The Italians sank it at Tinos, just when all the pilgrims were setting off to the church to see the miracles. '

    Captain Corelli's Mandolin De Bernieres, Louis 2003

  • What are the islands to me if you are lost – what is Naxos, Tinos, Andros, and Delos, the clasp of the white necklace?

    Hymen Hilda Doolittle 1921

  • What is Naxos, Tinos, Andros, and Delos, the clasp of the white necklace?

    The Islands Hilda Doolittle 1920

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