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Simonides

UK/saɪˈmɒnɪdiːz/US/saɪˈmɑːnɪdiːz/

Simonides proper noun: ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Ceos.

Proper noun

Simonides

  1. Ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Ceos.

Origin of Simonides

From Ancient Greek Σιμωνίδης (Simōnídēs).

Questions about Simonides

What does Simonides mean?
Simonides means ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Ceos.
What part of speech is Simonides?
Simonides is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Simonides?
Simonides is pronounced /saɪˈmɒnɪdiːz/ (UK).

Words near Simonides in the dictionary

  1. simonial
  2. Simonian
  3. Simonianism
  4. Simonians
  5. Simonidean
  6. Simonides
  7. simonies
  8. simonious
  9. simonise
  10. simonised
  11. simonises

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