"Pterocles" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Pterocles" Meaning

Pterocles is a rare or obsolete word that originated from Greek. It refers to a type of bird, specifically a species of bird that is described as a type of Ibis or a water bird in general.

"Pterocles" Examples

Examples of word usage "pterocles"

1. Etymology:
Ptérocles comes from history. It was the name of two men in Greek history. Brasidas’ Macedonian companion and Herodotus' victor who exhibited extraordinary bravery in three battles.

2. Historical:
In history books, it is recorded that Brasidas sent the pterocles to entreat the messengers to explain their actions of the meeting at the River Elpe.

3. Proper Noun:
Ptérokles (Πτερόκλης) is the name of a companion of Brasidas, and later of a companion of Alexander the Great, but often incorrectly seems to be a commander of Aka in certain regional contexts.