Anacreon

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/əˈnækɹiən/

proper noun

An Ancient Greek name, particularly borne by a Greek lyric poet (570 BCE – 488 BCE), notable for his drinking songs and hymns.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. An Ancient Greek name, particularly borne by a Greek lyric poet (570 BCE – 488 BCE), notable for his drinking songs and hymns.

Origin

From Ancient Greek Ἀνακρέων (Anakréōn).

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Translations

Ancient Greek Ἀνακρέων
  • Ἀνακρέων (Anakréōn)Ancient Greek name
Greek Ανακρέων
  • Ανακρέων (Anakréon)Ancient Greek name
Portuguese Anacreonte
  • AnacreonteAncient Greek name

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

nanoacre
Cite this entry
APA

Anacreon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Anacreon

MLA

“Anacreon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Anacreon. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Anacreon,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Anacreon.

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