Etymology

Alcaeus

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Today it means: A name of Greek origin, particularly borne by an Ancient Greek lyric poet of Mytilene (c. 620–6th century BCE). Full definition →

Latin Alcaeus ← Ancient Greek Ἀλκαῖος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἈλκαῖος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromAlcaeus
  3. English todayAlcaeus

Borrowed from Latin Alcaeus, from Ancient Greek Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaîos).

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