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Al·cae·us 
[al-see-uhs] Pronunciation Key
[al-see-uhs] Pronunciation Key –noun
| 1. | fl. c600 b.c., Greek poet of Mytilene. |
| 2. | Classical Mythology. a son of Androgeus and a grandson of Minos. |
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| Al·cae·us
(āl-sē'əs) Pronunciation Key
Greek poet who reputedly invented Alcaic verse. |
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| alcaeus | |
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| Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; reputed inventor of Alcaic verse (611-580 BC) |
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