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Anacreon

Pronunciation: /əˈnakrɪən/

Definition of Anacreon
  • (circa 570–478 bc), Greek lyric poet, best known for his celebrations of love and wine.

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anacreontic

adjective & noun

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Definition of Anacreon in the US English dictionary

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