herodotus

noun /hɪ'rɑdətəs/

Definition
the ancient Greek known as the father of history; his accounts of the wars between the Greeks and Persians are the first known examples of historical writing (485-425 BC)
Example
The word 'herodotus' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
5
Length
9

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9
Syllables
4
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