plural of archil

(obsolete) Orchil, a violet dye obtained from several species of lichen (Roccella tinctoria, etc.), which grow on maritime rocks in the Canary and Cape Verde Islands, etc.

Alternative spelling of Archilochus

An Ancient Greek name, particularly borne by a 7th century Archaic or a Classical Greek poet.

plural of archiloquy

plural of Archila

A surname.

(poetry) Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek satirical poet Archilochus and his style.

(archaic, rare) The first part of a speech; a prosaic introduction; the highlight of a sermon, lecture, or other form of address.

Alternative form of archlute