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alcmaeon

Alc·mae·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [alk-mee-uh n]
    • /ælkˈmi ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [alk-mee-uh n]
    • /ælkˈmi ən/

Definition of alcmaeon word

  • noun alcmaeon a son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle who commanded the second expedition against Thebes. He killed his mother for sending his father to certain death and was driven mad by the Furies. 1

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Parts of speech for Alcmaeon

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alcmaeon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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