Longus
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An ancient Greek writer known for the love story Daphnis and Chloe
- proper noun
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Longo
- Many consider Longus to be one of the earliest writers of the pastoral romance genre.
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Adductor Longus (Adductors)
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The works of Longus continue to influence modern literature with their idealized depictions of rural life.
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In ancient Greece, Longus was known for his enchanting tales of love and nature in his novel Daphnis and Chloe.
Compounds
Cyperus longus
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A European grass-like plant with rough leaves, reddish flower spikes, and scented roots
musculus adductor longus
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A long muscle on the inner thigh that pulls the leg toward the body
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Etymology
Longus is the name of an ancient Greek novelist and probably comes from the Latin word longus, meaning 'long' or 'tall'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the English word long, so the name Longus now refers to the author of Daphnis and Chloe.