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单词 Ptolemean
释义

Definition of Ptolemean in English:

Ptolemean

(also Ptolemaean)
noun ˌtɒləˈmeɪən
  • A member of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. Compare "Ptolemaic"rare.

adjective ˌtɒləˈmeɪən
  • Of or relating to this dynasty or the period of its rule; = "Ptolemaic".

adjective ˌtɒləˈmeɪən
History Of Science
  • Ptolemaic.

noun ˌtɒləˈmeɪən
History Of Science
  • = Ptolemaist.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in The Holie Bible faithfully translated into English. From classical Latin Ptolemaeus (ancient Greek Πτολεμαῖος) Ptolemy, the name of each of the Macedonian rulers of Egypt (305–30 b.c.) + -an. Compare classical Latin Ptolemaei, plural noun
early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Chaloner (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman. From post-classical Latin Ptolemaeus Ptolemy, the name of the Alexandrian astronomer + -an.

Definition of Ptolemean in US English:

Ptolemean

(also Ptolemaean)
nounˌtɒləˈmeɪən
  • A member of the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt. Compare "Ptolemaic"rare.

adjectiveˌtɒləˈmeɪən
  • Of or relating to this dynasty or the period of its rule; = "Ptolemaic".

adjectiveˌtɒləˈmeɪən
History Of Science
  • Ptolemaic.

nounˌtɒləˈmeɪən
History Of Science
  • = Ptolemaist.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in The Holie Bible faithfully translated into English. From classical Latin Ptolemaeus (ancient Greek Πτολεμαῖος) Ptolemy, the name of each of the Macedonian rulers of Egypt (305–30 b.c.) + -an. Compare classical Latin Ptolemaei, plural noun<br>early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Chaloner (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman. From post-classical Latin Ptolemaeus Ptolemy, the name of the Alexandrian astronomer + -an.

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