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From Ancient Greek Καλλιμάχειος (Kallimákheios) + -an. By surface analysis, Callimachus + -ean.
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Callimachean
Today it means: Of or relating to Callimachus (c. 310 – c. 240 BC), an ancient Greek poet, scholar and librarian who was active in Alexandria during the 3rd century BC. Full definition →