Parthenon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑːθənən/ /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ en-us-Parthenon.ogg

Word forms

Parthenon

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Παρθενών (Parthenṓn), from παρθενών (parthenṓn, “women's chamber”), from παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin; young woman”).

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