Euclidean alphabet
English
Etymology
From Euclidean, the adjectival form of Ancient Greek Ευκλείδης (Eukleídēs, “Euclid, the archon of Athens responsible for its adoption”) + alphabet.
Noun
Usage notes
Used when distinguishing this form of the Greek alphabet from its other epichoric forms, particularly Athens's earlier Attic alphabet.
Synonyms
- (imprecise) Greek alphabet, Ionic alphabet
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