Definition: Ammodytes are the oldest known ancient Greek words, first used in 317 BC in a dictionary by Ptolemy, a mathematician and astronomer from Alexandria, Egypt. In antiquity they were also called "Ammos," "Ammos" or "Amano". The word is most commonly used in modern Greek, but its exact etymology remains unclear. The origin of the word can be traced back to the time when it was first written and used. It has been interpreted as a derivative from the Latin word "amus," meaning "to make." The origins of the ancient Greek word are uncertain; some scholars believe it may have originated in an Old Roman name, or possibly from an ancient Germanic word. The word Ammodytes is sometimes considered to be part of the lexicon of early Greek and was used frequently throughout the 6th century BC. However, its exact etymology remains unclear. In modern usage, "Ammodytes" typically refers to an older female figure known as the Ammonos (Ammon) in ancient Greek literature. The word has a similar connotation of being old or aged and was often associated with the past or death. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is old or over 70 years old, as in the phrase "Ammodytes age" which refers to a person older than 85. Despite its ancient origins, Ammodytes is now considered one of the most important and recognizable words in Greek literature.