Dedal
/ˈdiː.dəl/noun
Ingeniously skillful, intricate, or relating to the mythical Greek craftsman Daedalus.
Did you know?Dedal comes from Daedalus, the legendary inventor whose name was associated with extraordinary craftsmanship, including the labyrinth built for the Minotaur.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Δαίδαλος (Daídalos)
“Daedalus, the mythic craftsman and inventor”
Classical Greek
Greek
δαίδαλος (daídalos)
“Skillfully wrought, elaborate, or artistically fashioned”
Latin Antiquity
Latin
Daedalus
“Daedalus; by extension, ingenious or intricately crafted”
17th Century
English
dedal
“Ingenious, skillful, or intricately made”
Modern English
English
dedal
“Ingeniously skillful, intricate, or associated with Daedalus”