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Cylon
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A male given name of historical usage in Ancient Greece, notably Cylon of Athens, who attempted a coup in the 7th century BCE.
"Cylon's failed coup led to a long-lasting curse on his family."
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin Cylōn, from Ancient Greek Κῠ́λων (Kŭ́lōn).