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Pindar

PIHN-duh

Pindar (name) means the name of an ancient Greek lyric poet celebrated for his odes. Example: “Pindar wrote many odes celebrating victors of the ancient Olympic Games.”

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The name of an ancient Greek lyric poet celebrated for his odes.
"Pindar wrote many odes celebrating victors of the ancient Olympic Games."
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Etymology

From Greek Πίνδαρος (Píndaros).

Origin: Greek

Frequently asked questions

What does “Pindar” mean?

The word “Pindar” means the name of an ancient Greek lyric poet celebrated for his odes.

How do you pronounce “Pindar”?

“Pindar” is pronounced PIHN-duh (/ˈpɪndɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Pindar” in a sentence?

Here is “Pindar” used in a sentence: “Pindar wrote many odes celebrating victors of the ancient Olympic Games.”

What part of speech is “Pindar”?

“Pindar” is a name.

Where does the word “Pindar” come from?

The word “Pindar” comes from Greek. From Greek Πίνδαρος (Píndaros).

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