an island in the Ionian Sea, off the W coast of Greece: southernmost of the Ionian Islands; traditionally belonged to Ulysses, king of Ithaca. Pop: 38 957 (2001). Area: 402 sq km (155 sq miles)
Latin name: Zacynthus. Ancient Greek name: Zakynthos (zəˈkuːnθɒs). Modern Greek name: Zákinthos