Etymology

Codrus

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Today it means: The last of the semi-mythical kings of Athens (r. ca 1089–1068 BC), an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Κόδρος
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΚόδρος
  2. English todayCodrus

From Ancient Greek Κόδρος (Kódros).

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