dedalus

Middle French

Etymology

After Dédale (“Daedalus”), who built the Cretan Labyrinth in Greek mythology, from Latin Daedalus, from Ancient Greek Δαίδαλος (Daídalos).

Noun

dedalus m (plural dedalus)

  1. maze
    Synonym: labyrinthe

Descendants

  • French: dédale

Further reading

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