Anacreon

[ uh-nak-ree-uhn ]

noun
  1. c570–c480 b.c., Greek writer, especially of love poems and drinking songs.

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British Dictionary definitions for Anacreon

Anacreon

/ (əˈnækrɪˌɒn, -ən) /


noun
  1. ?572–?488 bc, Greek lyric poet, noted for his short songs celebrating love and wine

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