English Explanatory Dictionary

Euclidean alphabet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The classical Greek alphabet, a modified form of the Ionic alphabet adopted by Athens in 403 BC following its defeat in the Peloponnesian War.

Word forms

Euclidean alphabet

Etymology

Named after Euclid, the archon of Athens responsible for its adoption.

Synonyms

Greek alphabet Ionic alphabet
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