# Chios

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈki.ɑs/ · frequency rank #80,312

## Definitions
1. One of the Aegean islands of Greece.
2. The capital of the island of Chios, Greece.
3. A domestic sheep breed commonly accepted to be originated on the Greek island of Chios.

## Etymology
From Latin Chios, from Ancient Greek Χίος (Khíos).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/chios