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Phaeacian

Phaeacian noun: a member of a legendary seafaring people fond of feasting and dancing, mentioned by the poet Homer.

Noun

Phaeacian (plural Phaeacians)

  1. A member of a legendary seafaring people fond of feasting and dancing, mentioned by the poet Homer.
    • 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.2002, Eva Brann, Homeric Moments, page 48

Adjective

Phaeacian (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people.

Forms of Phaeacian

pluralPhaeacians
alternative formPhaiakian

Origin of Phaeacian

Phaeacia + -n

Questions about Phaeacian

What does Phaeacian mean?
Phaeacian means a member of a legendary seafaring people fond of feasting and dancing, mentioned by the poet Homer.
What part of speech is Phaeacian?
Phaeacian can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of Phaeacian?
The plural of Phaeacian is Phaeacians.

Words near Phaeacian in the dictionary

  1. phad
  2. phad painting
  3. phad paintings
  4. phads
  5. Phaeacia
  6. Phaeacian
  7. Phaeacians
  8. Phaedo
  9. Phaedon
  10. Phaedra
  11. Phaedra complex

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