place
Cos
also: Coo, Coum
A Greek island famed for a light white wine (and for its sheer silk); the white Coan recommended with the laxative dish.
Reading notes
- The Odes §4.13 Coan purples
The sheer silks of Cos that can no longer bring Lyce's youth back.
- The Epodes §12 Coan
The Aegean island of Cos; 'Coan Amyntas' is the vigorous young rival the old woman prefers.
- The Satires §2.4 white Coan wine
A light white wine from the Greek island of Cos, recommended to accompany the laxative dish.