Phaeacian
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Noun edit
Phaeacian (plural Phaeacians)
- A member of a legendary seafaring people fond of feasting and dancing, mentioned by the poet Homer.
- 2002, Eva Brann, Homeric Moments, page 48:
- But now, ten years later, after his recent shipwreck, he cannot compete as a runner, though he can outthrow the slighter Phaeacians with the heaviest discus.
Translations edit
member of a legendary seafaring people
Adjective edit
Phaeacian (not comparable)
- Of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people.
Translations edit
of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people
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Further reading edit
- “Phaeacian”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.