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Ptolemy > 2 senses
NOUN1Ptolemy, Claudius PtolemaeusAlexandrian astronomer who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until Copernicus (2nd century AD)
2Ptolemy, Ptolemaic dynastyAn ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC
Ptolemy > pronunciation
Soundstaa'lahmiy
Rhymesacademy, acme, alchemy, and 78 more rhymes in miy...
Ptolemy > noun 1, person
MeaningAlexandrian astronomer who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until Copernicus (2nd century AD).
SynonymsClaudius Ptolemaeus
Instance ofastronomer, uranologist, stargazer
AdjectivesPtolemaic
Ptolemy > noun 2, group
MeaningAn ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC. Founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra.
SynonymsPtolemaic dynasty
MembersPtolemy I; Ptolemy II
Broaderdynasty

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