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Ptolemaic vs Ptolemy - What's the difference?

ptolemaic | ptolemy | Derived terms |

Ptolemaic is a derived term of ptolemy.

ptolemaic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to the Ptolemies, rulers of Hellenistic Egypt.
  • Of or pertaining to the astronomer .

    • Derived terms

    * Ptolemaic system

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    ptolemy

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • of Greek origin, borne by historical persons in ancient Egypt.

    • Derived terms

    * Ptolemaic