adjective
Etymology
Origin of daedal
First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin daedalus “skillful, dexterous,” from Greek daídalos “cunning, cunningly made,” equivalent to daidál(lein) “to work with skill” + -os adjective suffix
Example Sentences
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Use the hook to twist the tiny bands into Daedal patterns.
From Slate • Dec. 19, 2013
And in Shelley's Prometheus, Jupiter calls to his cup-bearer thus: "Pour forth heaven's wine, Idaean Ganymede, And let it fill the Daedal cups like fire."
From Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable by Bulfinch, Thomas
And then, the effect of this Daedal skill in them was, that they came nearer to the proper form of humanity.
From Greek Studies: a Series of Essays by Pater, Walter
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