Pergamum

/ˈpʌrgəməm/
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Definitions of Pergamum
  1. noun
    an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; the technique of preparing sheepskins as parchment was developed here
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    city, metropolis, urban center
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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