English
Zoilus
Zoilus comes from Ancient Greek Ζωΐλος.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΖωΐλοςZōḯlos
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEZōilus
- EnglishtodayZoilus
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΖωΐλοςZōḯlos
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEZōilus
- EnglishtodayZoilus
Every English word from Ancient Greek Ζωΐλος
Today it means
name An Ancient Greek grammarian and critic (400–320 B.C.), known for his harsh criticisms of Homer’s poems.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek Ζωΐλος / Zoilus