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Eratosthenes

proper noun

  1. Ancient Greek mathematician, astronomer, and geographer
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɛɹəˈtɒsθəniz/

name

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐρατοσθένης (Eratosthénēs).

  1. An Ancient Greek polymath at Alexandria, best known for his studies of geography.