Iliad
(noun) a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Iliad
A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.
Iliad (plural Iliads)
A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the above-mentioned Homeric text.
Any long tragic story.
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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
9 May 2025
(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
