transcription, транскрипция: [ geographical name ]
or ancient Pon·tus Eux·i·nus ˈpän-təs-ˌyük-ˈsī-nəs ; or Pontus
sea between Europe & Asia connected with Aegean Sea through the Bosporus, Sea of Marmara, & Dardanelles area more than 160,000 square miles (414,400 square kilometers )