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1580–90; < Latin daedalus skillful < Greek daídalos, equivalent to daidál(lein) to work with skill + -os adj. suffix
1580–90; < Latin daedalus skillful < Greek daídalos, equivalent to daidál(lein) to work with skill + -os adj. suffix
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Daedal
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| Main Entry: | daedal1 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | artistically skillful or cunning; ingenious |
| Etymology: | Greek daidalos 'skillful, cunningly created' |
| Main Entry: | daedal2 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | rich, intricate; adorned |
| Etymology: | Greek daidalos 'skillful, cunningly created' |
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Word Origin & History
daedal
1580s, "skillful, cunning," from L. daedalus, from Gk. daidalos "skillful, cunningly wrought." Also an Anglicized form of the name Daedalus from Gk. mythology (1610s).
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