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Archilochian

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: communications, journalism, literature, media, poetry, publishing, writing

Examples

  • Archilochian meter

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History

Etymology

Latin Archilochius.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: αρχιλόχειος (archilócheios) — pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style
  • Portuguese: arquilóquio — pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style
  • Portuguese: arquiloquiano — pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style