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Aristarchus2

Syllabification: (Ar·is·tar·chus)
Pronunciation: /ˌarəˈstärkəs/
Definition of Aristarchus
  • (circa 217–145 bc), Greek scholar; known as Aristarchus of Samothrace. He is noted for his editions of the writings of Homer and other Greek authors.

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