apelles
|a-pel-les|
/əˈpɛliːz/
(Apelles)
Ancient Greek painter (proper name)
Etymology
'Apelles' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the name 'Ἀπελλής' (Apellēs), where the precise root is uncertain but it may be related to the word 'ἀπέλλα' ('apella') meaning 'assembly' (a Dorian term).
'Apellēs' was recorded in Latin as 'Apelles' and the form passed into modern European languages largely unchanged as the proper name 'Apelles'.
Initially it was a personal name in Ancient Greek; over time it continued to denote that individual (the famous painter) and came to be associated with high artistic skill in historical references.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a renowned ancient Greek painter from the island of Kos, active in the 4th century BC and often regarded in antiquity as the greatest painter; traditionally described as a court painter to Alexander the Great.
Apelles was famed for his ability to capture lifelike detail and expression in his paintings.
Last updated: 2025/09/15 04:14