Odyssean

adjective

Odys·​se·​an
("Odysseus")
ō-ˈdi-sē-ən How to pronounce Odyssean (audio)
("journey")
ˌä-də-ˈsē-ən How to pronounce Odyssean (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Odysseus or his journey

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Odyssean was circa 1614

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Cite this Entry

“Odyssean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Odyssean. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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