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View synonyms for daedal

daedal

[ deed-l ]

adjective

  1. cleverly intricate.


daedal

/ ˈdiːdəl /

adjective

  1. literary.
    skilful or intricate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of daedal1

First recorded in 1580–90; from Latin daedalus “skillful, dexterous,” from Greek daídalos “cunning, cunningly made,” equivalent to daidál(lein) “to work with skill” + -os adjective suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of daedal1

C16: via Latin from Greek daidalos; see Daedalus
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Example Sentences

Round his neck he slung that long daedal chain wherefrom St. George, slaying the Dragon, dangles.

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