Taphrae, ārum, f., = Τάφραι.
I The isthmus of the Tauric Chersonese , Mel. 2, 1; Plin. 4, 12, 26, § 87.—
II A town upon this isthmus , Plin. 4, 12, 26, § 85.
TAPHRAE or TAPHROS(Τάφραι, Steph. B. p. 642; cf. Mela, 2.1; Plin. Nat. 4.12. s. 26; Τάφρος, Ptol. 3....
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