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 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
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
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