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Zoilus.

a male given name from Ancient Greek — famously held by

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

name[ˈzoː.ɪ.ɫʊs]Classical-Latin[ˈd͡zɔː.i.lus]
  1. a male given name from Ancient Greek — famously held by

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  2. a male given name from Ancient Greek — famously held by: Zoilus, an Ancient Greek grammarian and critic, known for his harsh criticisms of Homer’s poems.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ζωΐλος (Zōḯlos).

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