"Greco-Latin" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌɡɹiːkəʊˈlæt.ɪn/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈlæt.n̩/ [General-American]
Etymology: Greco- + Latin Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|Greco|Latin}} Greco- + Latin Head templates: {{head|en|adjective}} Greco-Latin
  1. Derived from or pertaining to the Ancient Greek and Latin languages. Tags: US Synonyms: Graeco-Latin [British] Derived forms: Greco-Latin square Related terms: Greco-Roman, Perso-Arabic Translations (Translations): kreikkalais-latinalainen (Finnish), gréco-latin (French), grecolatino (Italian)
    Sense id: en-Greco-Latin-en-adj-OzE7ZwbC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with Greco-

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