Alcaeus

See also: Alcæus

English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Alcaeus, from Ancient Greek Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaîos).

Proper noun

Alcaeus

  1. A name of Greek origin, particularly borne by an Ancient Greek lyric poet of Mytilene (c. 620–6th century BCE).

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Latin

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀλκαῖος (Alkaîos).

Proper noun

Alcaeus m sg (genitive Alcaeī); second declension

  1. a male given name

Descendants

  • English: Alcaeus
  • French: Alcée
  • German: Alcäus, Alkäus, Alzäus
  • Italian: Alceo
  • Portuguese: Alceu
  • Russian: Алкей (Alkej)
  • Spanish: Alceo
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