ILIAD

Iliad

(noun) a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Iliad

A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.

Noun

Iliad (plural Iliads)

A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the above-mentioned Homeric text.

Any long tragic story.

Anagrams

• Lidia

Source: Wiktionary


Il"i*ad, n. Etym: [L. Ilias, -adis, Gr.

Definition: A celebrated Greek epic poem, in twenty-four books, on the destruction of Ilium, the ancient Troy. The Iliad is ascribed to Homer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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