πεντάεθλος

A. one who practises the πένταθλον or conquers therein, B. 8.27, Arist. Rh. 1361b10, Plu. 2.737f ; π. ἀνήρ Hdt. 9.75, IG 42(1).99.19 (Epid.).

II. metaph., of one who tries everything, Pl. Amat. 138e ; ἐν φιλοσοφίᾳ π. versed in every department of philosophy, D.L. 9.37 ; in depreciation, 'jack of all trades', X. HG 4.7.5.