a Greek island in the SW Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades: a commercial centre in ancient times; the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Area: about 5 sq km (2 sq miles)
Modern Greek name: Dhílos
Delos in American English
(ˈdilɑs)
small island of the Cyclades in the Aegean: legendary birthplace of Artemis and Apollo