Etymology

Phaedrus

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Today it means: An Athenian aristocrat, friend of Socrates. Full definition →

Latin Phaedrus ← Ancient Greek Φαῖδρος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΦαῖδρος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromPhaedrus
  3. English todayPhaedrus

Borrowed from Latin Phaedrus, from Ancient Greek Φαῖδρος (Phaîdros).

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