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Ancient Greek

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noun

the Greek language from the earliest records to about 300 _bc , the chief dialect areas of which were Aeolic, Arcadic, Doric, and Ionic (including Attic) Compare Koine Late Greek Medieval Greek

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Ancient Greek doctors used the odors in patients’ breath to judge their health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Previously Ancient Greek was the primary language of the Catholic Liturgy as well as official communication for the Church.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

According to the Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras, 'consonance' -- a pleasant-sounding combination of notes -- is produced by special relationships between simple numbers such as 3 and 4.

From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2024

In Ancient Greek texts, the female body was usually referred to in relation to the male body.

From Salon • Sep. 17, 2023

“We’ll probably get attacked by Ancient Greek mosquito monsters now.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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