Priam

noun

Pri·​am ˈprī-əm How to pronounce Priam (audio)
-ˌam
: the father of Hector, Paris, and Cassandra and king of Troy during the Trojan War

Examples of Priam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jeremy Scott, formerly the creative director of Moschino, collaborated with Cybex on a special version of its New Generation Priam. Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 17 July 2024 Being old is no protection against suffering; the aged Priam, mourning his son Hector, is assailed by the same desolate grief as Achilles. Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 9 July 2024 Other characters include Cassandra, the daughter of Priam and Hecuba, king and queen of Troy. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 It was supposedly waged by illustrious figures including Priam, Hector, and Paris on the Trojan side, and Menelaus, Agamemnon, Achilles and Odysseus on the other. Nick Hilden, CNN, 10 May 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Latin Priamus, from Greek Priamos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Priam was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Priam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Priam. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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