Pterelas

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/tɛˈɹɛləz/

proper noun

King of the Teleboans in Plautus' Amphitruo.

OriginAncient Greek Πτερέλαος →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Pterelaus

  1. Greekhuman sciencesKing of the Teleboans in Plautus' Amphitruo.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΠτερέλαος
  2. EnglishPterelas

Ultimately from Ancient Greek Πτερέλαος (Pterélaos).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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