Archilochus

American  

[ahr-kil-uh-kuhs] / ɑrˈkɪl ə kəs /

noun

1. flourished c650 b.c., Greek poet.

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Archilochus British  

/ ɑːˈkɪləkəs /

noun

1. 7th century _bc , Greek poet of Paros, notable for using his own experience as subject matter

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Example Sentences

Had I been on Paros, I would have been reading Archilochus on all those beaches and in all those tavernas.

From Washington Post • Jul. 30, 2021

A fragment of Archilochus sounds an ancient cri de coeur, “Ah, could I but touch Neoboule’s hand.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2020

The hedgehog, said the Greek poet Archilochus, knows one big thing.

From New York Times • Oct. 19, 2017

Wood introduces himself with a familiar line from the poet Archilochus: “The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.”

From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2011

Archilochus is the father of iambic poetry, and he made it the medium of expression of personal passion and satire.

From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell