Aretas

A1R1E1T1A1S1

proper noun

The name of various kings of the Nabataeans

Scrabble 6

Meanings

proper noun
  1. The name of various kings of the Nabataeans

Origin

  1. LatinAretas
  2. Ancient GreekἈρέτας
  3. EnglishAretas

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀρέτας (Arétas) or Latin Aretas.

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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