Aristophanic

Aristophanic
Aristophanic Ar`is*to*phan"ic, a. Of or pertaining to Aristophanes, the Athenian comic poet. [1913 Webster]

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  • aristophanic — ar·is·to·phan·ic …   English syllables

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  • Aristophanes — biographical name circa 450 circa 388 B.C. Athenian dramatist • Aristophanic adjective …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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