Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

autolycus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.75 in modern English

Syllables: au-toly-cus
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

In Ancient Greek mythology, a son of Hermes and Chione. A successful robber, he was capable of changing his own form and that of the goods he stole.

noun

A thief or plagiarist.

Example Sentences

"Each new era of prosperity requires and generally witnesses a new set of ingenious devices to throw dust in the eyes of investors, while the new race of Autolycuses are going through all the old tricks."
"However virtuous, however single- minded their intentions, it is but a cruel thing these Autolyci do, these snappers up of unconsidered trifles."

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Αὐτόλυκος (Autólukos).

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: Αὐτόλυκος

Inflected Forms

Autolycuses (plural) Autolyci (plural)

Questions

What does autolycus mean?: In Ancient Greek mythology, a son of Hermes and Chione. A successful robber, he was capable of changing his own form and that of the goods he stole.
Where does autolycus come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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