English
Homer
Homer comes from Ancient Greek Ὅμηρος.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEὍμηροςHómēros
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEHomērus
- EnglishtodayHomer
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEὍμηροςHómēros
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEHomērus
- EnglishtodayHomer
Every English word from Ancient Greek Ὅμηρος
Today it means
name An ancient Greek epic poet of the 8th century BCE, who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek Ὅμηρος / Homer