Parthenon

//ˈpɑːθənən// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An ancient temple to Athena and monument in the city of Athens. It is a symbol of Greek achievement in the arts and of Athenian democracy.

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"The Parthenon is a temple dedicated to Athena."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Παρθενών (Parthenṓn), from παρθενών (parthenṓn, “women's chamber”), from παρθένος (parthénos, “virgin; young woman”).

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