Phaeacian

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Noun

Phaeacian (plural Phaeacians)

  1. 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.

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Adjective

Phaeacian (not comparable)

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

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Further reading
  • “Phaeacian”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
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