2. Gāza, ae, f., = Γάζα, the name of several cities.
- I. The most celebrated is the ancient city of Gaza, in Palestine, Mel. 1, 11, 3; Plin. 5, 13, 14, § 65; 6, 28, 32, § 144; Curt. 4, 5, 7; 4, 6, 4; 4, 7, 2 al.
- B. Deriv. Gāzētĭcus, a, um, adj., of or belonging to Gaza: vina, Sid. Carm. 17, 15.
- II. A city of Media, Plin. 6, 13, 16, § 42.
- III. A city of Africa, on the Arabian Gulf, Plin. 6, 29, 34, § 174.