Attalid
noun
At·ta·lid
\ˈatələ̇d, -ˌid\
Definition of Attalid
Attalids
\-dz\ orAttalidae
\əˈtaləˌdē, aˈ-\: a member of a Hellenistic dynasty that ruled Pergamum from about 283 to 133 b.c.
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Origin and Etymology of attalid
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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