Polynices

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proper noun

The son of Oedipus and either Jocasta or Euryganeia, and the older brother of Eteocles.

OriginAncient Greek Πολυνείκης →
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Polynices1

proper noun

alternative Polyneices · alternative Polyneikes

  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe son of Oedipus and either Jocasta or Euryganeia, and the older brother of Eteocles.

Polynices2

proper noun
  1. pluralplural of Polynice

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΠολυνείκης
  2. EnglishPolynices

Ancient Greek Πολυνείκης (Poluneíkēs)

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