πένταθλος

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Menander, Monostichoi, 214
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Full diacritics: πένταθλος Medium diacritics: πένταθλος Low diacritics: πένταθλος Capitals: ΠΕΝΤΑΘΛΟΣ
Transliteration A: péntathlos Transliteration B: pentathlos Transliteration C: pentathlos Beta Code: pe/ntaqlos

English (LSJ)

Lyr. and Ion. πεντάεθλος, ὁ,

   A one who practises the πένταθλον or conquers therein, B.8.27, Arist. Rh.1361b10, Plu.2.737f ; π. ἀνήρ Hdt.9.75, IG42(1).99.19 (Epid.).    II metaph., of one who tries everything, Pl.Amat.138e ; ἐν φιλοσοφίᾳ π. versed in every department of philosophy, D.L.9.37 ; in depreciation, 'jack of all trades', X.HG4.7.5.