Definition of Ptolemy

1. Noun. Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance.

Exact synonyms: Claudius Ptolemaeus
Generic synonyms: Astronomer, Stargazer, Uranologist
Derivative terms: Ptolemaic

2. Noun. An ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.
Exact synonyms: Ptolemaic Dynasty
Generic synonyms: Dynasty
Member holonyms: Ptolemy I, Ptolemy Ii

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ptolemy

Ptilocercus
Ptilocrinus
Ptilonorhynchidae
Ptilonorhynchus
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus
ptiloses
ptilosis
ptisan
ptisans
Ptloris
Ptloris paradisea
PTO
Ptolemaic
Ptolemaic dynasty
Ptolemaic system
Ptolemy
Ptolemy I
Ptolemy II
ptomain
ptomaine
ptomaines
ptomaine poisoning
ptomainic
ptomains
ptooey
ptoses
ptosis
ptotic
PTSD
ptui

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