Callippus

American  

[kuh-lip-uhs] / kəˈlɪp əs /

Or Calippus,

noun

1. flourished 4th century b.c., Greek astronomer.

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Example Sentences

Callippus did as they required, and forswore the fact.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh

Thus perished Dion, not ignorant that Callippus was plotting against him, but ashamed to be on his guard against a friend and host.

From Plutarch's Morals by Shilleto, Arthur Richard

A conspiracy, headed by Callippus, put an end to his reign.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

Callippus contrived to retain the sovereign power only a twelvemonth.

From A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest by Smith, William, Sir

Thus Callippus received the reward of his villanies.

From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh