"Damocles" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Δαμοκλῆς (Damoklês). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Δαμοκλῆς}} Ancient Greek Δαμοκλῆς (Damoklês) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Damocles
  1. A courtier said to have lived at the court of Dionysius II of Syracuse. Categories (topical): Ancient Greece, Individuals Synonyms: Damokles Derived forms: Damoclean, sword of Damocles
    Sense id: en-Damocles-en-name-ddlXvo3o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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