daedal

[ deed-l ]

adjective

1. skillful; ingenious.
2. cleverly intricate.

daedal

/ ˈdiːdəl /

adjective

1. literary.
   skilful or intricate

Word History and Origins

Origin of daedal¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of daedal¹

C16: via Latin from Greek daidalos; see Daedalus

Example Sentences

Round his neck he slung that long daedal chain wherefrom St. George, slaying the Dragon, dangles.

From Project Gutenberg

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