Suda
/ˈsuːdə/noun
An ancient Greek lexicon compiling knowledge and definitions from various sources.
Did you know?The Suda contains over 30,000 entries, revealing not only words but also the beliefs and practices of ancient civilizations, including their fascination with the occult.
Etymological Timeline
Byzantine Era
Greek
Σουδα
“A vast encyclopedic work compiling knowledge from earlier sources.”
9th Century
Greek
Σουδα
“A reference for scholars, preserving ancient texts and ideas.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Suda
“Adopted as a term for encyclopedic texts.”
Modern English
English
Suda
“Retained as a reference to this specific lexicon.”