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monophthalmos

/ˌmɒn.əfˈθæl.mɒs/

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noun

/ˌmɒn.əfˈθæl.mɒs/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к полководцу Александра Македонского и царю Македонии, который потерял один глаз и был убит в битве при Ипсе (382-301 гг. до н. э.).

A proper noun referring to a general of Alexander the Great and king of Macedonia who lost one eye and was killed in battle at Ipsus (382-301 BC).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. One-eyed personC2formal

    A person who has only one eye, often used as a historical epithet.

    ruОдноглазый человек

    • Antigonus Monophthalmos was a general of Alexander the Great.
    • The term 'Monophthalmos' refers to someone who lost one eye.
    • In ancient texts, Monophthalmos is described as a formidable leader.