"Euhemeros" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος (Euḗmeros). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Εὐήμερος}} Ancient Greek Εὐήμερος (Euḗmeros) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Euhemeros
  1. Alternative form of Euhemerus. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Euhemerus
    Sense id: en-Euhemeros-en-name-r-9OGlMp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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