PHILOCTETES

Meaning of PHILOCTETES in English

Pronunciation: fi- ' läk-t ə - ˌ t ē z, ˌ fi-läk- ' t ē -t ē z

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek Philokt ē t ē s

Date: 14th century

: a Greek archer who uses the bow of Hercules to slay Paris at Troy

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PHILOCTETES — noun Etymology: Greek Philoktētēs Date: 14th century a Greek archer who uses the bow of Hercules to slay Paris at …
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PHILOCTETES — noun Etymology: Greek Philoktētēs Date: 14th century : a Greek archer who uses the bow of Hercules to slay Paris …
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PHILOCTETES — [Phi.loc.te.tes] n [Gk Philoktetes]: a Greek archer who uses the bow of Hercules to slay Paris at Troy
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