Alcaeus

/ˌælˈsiəs/
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Definitions of Alcaeus
  1. noun
    Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; reputed inventor of Alcaic verse (611-580 BC)
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    Lesbian
    a resident of Lesbos
    poet
    a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
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