Alcaeus

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proper noun

A name of Greek origin, particularly borne by an Ancient Greek lyric poet of Mytilene (c. 620–6th century BCE).

OriginLatin Alcaeus ← Ancient Greek Ἀλκαῖος →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Alkaios · alternative archaic Alcæus

  1. A name of Greek origin, particularly borne by an Ancient Greek lyric poet of Mytilene (c. 620–6th century BCE).

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekἈλκαῖος
  2. LatinAlcaeus
  3. EnglishAlcaeus

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

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Translations

French Alcée
  • Alcéename of Greek origin
Greek Αλκαίος
  • Αλκαίος (Alkaíos)name of Greek origin
Italian Alceo
  • Alceoname of Greek origin
Portuguese Alceu
  • Alceuname of Greek origin
Spanish Alceo
  • Alceoname of Greek origin
Cite this entry
APA

Alcaeus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alcaeus

MLA

“Alcaeus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alcaeus. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Alcaeus,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Alcaeus.

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