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Candaules.

Candaules, a king of Lydia.

9 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

name[kanˈdau̯.ɫeːs]Classical-Latin[kanˈdaːu̯.les]
  1. Candaules, a king of Lydia.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Κανδαύλης (Kandaúlēs) (see which for more).

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