"Erechtheion" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: Erechtheum [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐρέχθειον (Erékhtheion). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|grc|Ἐρέχθειον}} Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐρέχθειον (Erékhtheion) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Erechtheion
  1. An ancient Greek Ionic temple-telesterion on the north side of the Acropolis, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
    Sense id: en-Erechtheion-en-name-WmUv82t0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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