Achates

noun

Acha·​tes ə-ˈkā-tēz How to pronounce Achates (audio)
: a faithful companion of Aeneas in Virgil's Aeneid

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Achates was in the 14th century

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“Achates.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Achates. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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