an ancient, rich, and celebrated town of Greece, in the province of Jannia or Thessaly, with an archbishop's see of the Greek church, a palace and several handsome mosques. According to Virgil, it was the country of Achilles. It was also the place where Philip the father of Alexander the Great resided.—The inhabitants, amounting to 20,000, carry on a considerable trade. The city is agreeably seated on the river Peneus. E. Long. 23° 36'. N. Lat. 38° 51'.