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Demosthenes

Noun

1. Demosthenes, an ancient Athenian statesman and orator, known for his eloquence and his efforts to preserve Athenian democracy.

Example sentence: The speeches of Demosthenes were influential in shaping the politics of ancient Athens.

Noun

2. Demosthenes, a genus of spider in the family Clubionidae, commonly known as skinny-legged spiders.

Example sentence: I spotted a Demosthenes spider crawling on the wall with its thin legs.

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