ΦΙΛΟΚΑΛΟΝ, φιλοκαλον
PHILOKALON, philokalon
Sounds Like: fee-lo-KAH-lon
Translations: lover of beauty, lover of the good, a lover of beauty, a lover of the good
From the root: ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This is a compound adjective formed from 'philos' (loving) and 'kalos' (beautiful, good). It describes someone who loves beauty, goodness, or excellence. It can be used to describe a person or a quality that demonstrates an appreciation for what is noble or aesthetically pleasing.
Inflection: Singular, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 12 — 2:59
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΦΙΛΟΣ, ΚΑΛΟΣ, appear in our texts.
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