Aeolic

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noun

: a group of ancient Greek dialects used by the Aeolians

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Latin Aeolicus, borrowed from Greek Aiolikós, from Aiolís "Aeolia" + -ikos -ic entry 1

Noun

derivative of aeolic entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1603, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aeolic was in 1603

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“Aeolic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aeolic. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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