Archilochus

[ ahr-kil-uh-kuh s ]

/ ɑrˈkɪl ə kəs /

noun

flourished c650 b.c., Greek poet.

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Example sentences from the Web for archilochus

His satires were esteemed almost as pungent as those of Archilochus.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol I of 2)|John Addington Symonds
In the former he imitates the Greek poet Archilochus, but takes his subjects from the men, women and incidents of the day.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 3|Various
"Most valuable are the feet in such a conjuncture," according to Archilochus, nay according to the wise Aristotle himself.
Plutarch's Morals|Plutarch
The circumstances of the birth and parentage of Archilochus are significant.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol I of 2)|John Addington Symonds

Archilochus of Paros created a new style, and presented in the iambic metre a new instrument to the poets of his race.
Studies of the Greek Poets (Vol I of 2)|John Addington Symonds

British Dictionary definitions for archilochus

Archilochus

/ (ɑːˈkɪləkəs) /

noun

7th century bc, Greek poet of Paros, notable for using his own experience as subject matter

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