academus
|a-ca-de-mus|
C2
/əˈkædəməs/
mythological figure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'academus' originates from Greek, specifically the name 'Akademos,' a hero in Greek mythology.
Historical Evolution
'Akademos' was transformed into the Latin 'Academus,' which is used in modern English to refer to the mythological figure.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mythological figure, and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a legendary figure in Greek mythology, associated with the grove of Academus, which later became the site of Plato's Academy.
The grove of Academus was a sacred place in ancient Greece.
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