AcropolisAcrop′olis
The citadel of ancient Athens.
Of course, the word is compounded of
akros and
polis = the city on the height,
i.e., the high rock
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Acropolis from Fact Monster:
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