Codrus

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proper noun

The last of the semi-mythical kings of Athens (r. ca 1089–1068 BC), an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice.

OriginAncient Greek Κόδρος →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe last of the semi-mythical kings of Athens (r. ca 1089–1068 BC), an ancient exemplar of patriotism and self-sacrifice.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΚόδρος
  2. EnglishCodrus

From Ancient Greek Κόδρος (Kódros).

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Translations

Ancient Greek Κόδρος
  • Κόδρος (Kódros)the last semi-mythical king of Athens
Greek Κόδρος
  • Κόδρος (Kódros)the last semi-mythical king of Athens
Latin Codrus
  • Codrusthe last semi-mythical king of Athens
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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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