Chersonesus

Chersonesus, the ancient name of several peninsulas and promontories in Europe, the most important of which are the Crimea (q.v.), C. Taurica; Gallipoli (q.v.), C. Thracica; and Jutland (q.v.), C. Cimbrica. When we speak of the Chersonese, the Malay Peninsula is usually meant.