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Attalid

noun
At·​ta·​lid | \ ˈatᵊlə̇d, -ˌid\
plural Attalids\ -​dz \ or Attalidae\ əˈtaləˌdē , aˈ-​ \

Definition of Attalid

: a member of a Hellenistic dynasty that ruled Pergamum from about 283 to 133 b.c.

History and Etymology for Attalid

Attalus I †197 b.c. king of Pergamum, victor in a decisive battle with the Gauls of Asia Minor and first of his line to bear the title of king + English -id

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