Damon

noun

Da·​mon ˈdā-mən How to pronounce Damon (audio)
: a legendary Sicilian who pledges his life for his condemned friend Pythias

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Damōn

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Damon was in 1557

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Cite this Entry

“Damon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Damon. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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