Attalid

noun

At·​ta·​lid
ˈatᵊlə̇d,
-ˌid
plural Attalids
-dz
or Attalidae
əˈtaləˌdē,
aˈ-
: a member of a Hellenistic dynasty that ruled Pergamum from about 283 to 133 b.c.

Word History

Etymology

Attalus I †197 b.c. king of Pergamum, victor in a decisive battle with the Gauls of Asia Minor and first of his line to bear the title of king + English -id

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“Attalid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Attalid. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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