Alcaeus

[ al-see-uhs ]

noun
  1. flourished c600 b.c., Greek poet of Mytilene.

  2. Classical Mythology. a son of Androgeus and a grandson of Minos.

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Alcaeus

/ (ælˈsɪəs) /


noun
  1. 7th century bc, Greek lyric poet who wrote hymns, love songs, and political odes

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