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Phaeacians

Phaeacians is the plural of Phaeacian.

Meaning of Phaeacian

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

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Questions about Phaeacians

What is Phaeacians the plural of?
Phaeacians is the plural of Phaeacian.

Words near Phaeacians in the dictionary

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

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