Etymology

Polyclitus

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Today it means: A male given name of historical usage, notably borne by Polyclitus the Elder, 5th century BCE Ancient Greek sculptor and artist from Argos or Sicyon Full definition →

Latin Polyclītus ← Ancient Greek Πολῠ́κλειτος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΠολῠ́κλειτος
  2. Latin · learned borrowing fromPolyclītus
  3. English todayPolyclitus

Learned borrowing from Latin Polyclītus, from Ancient Greek Πολῠ́κλειτος (Polŭ́kleitos).

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