Achilles

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Derived terms 2 Dutch 2.1 Proper noun 3 Latin 3.1 Etymology 3.2 Pronunciation 3.3 Noun 4 Polish 4.1 Proper noun

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From Ancient Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Akhilleus).

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Singular Achilles

Plural -

Achilles

1. (Greek mythology) semi-divine hero, son of Peleus and the nymph Thetis, prince and leader of the Myrmidons; great warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp, killed in the Trojan War; central character of the Iliad.

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• Achilles heel
• Achilles tendon

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Achilles

1. Achilles

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀχιλλεύς (Akhilleus).

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•  audio (ecclesiastical)^{help, file}

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Achillēs (genitive Achillis); m, third declension

1. Achilles

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Achilles

1. Achilles