Etymology

Achilleid

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Today it means: An unfinished epic poem by Publius Papinius Statius devoted to Achilles. Full definition →

Latin Achilleis
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromAchilleis
  2. English todayAchilleid

Borrowed from Latin Achilleis. By surface analysis, Achilles + -id.

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