4.23.2010

a.word.a.day achates

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Achates

PRONUNCIATION:
(uh-KAY-teez)

MEANING:
noun: A trusty friend or companion.

ETYMOLOGY:
After Achates, the faithful companion and friend of Aeneas, in the epic poem Aeneid by the Roman poet Vergil (70-19 BCE). In the story, Achates is called fidus Achates (faithful Achates) and he accompanies Aeneas everywhere in his adventures.

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