Poseidon

noun

Po·​sei·​don pə-ˈsī-dᵊn How to pronounce Poseidon (audio)
: the Greek god of the sea compare neptune

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Amphitrite: In Greek mythology, Amphitrite is the goddess of the sea and wife of Poseidon. Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024 Numerous vessels and aircraft were sent to help, including a Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon and C-130J aircraft, the New Zealand navy said. Isaac Yee, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024 Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon. Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2024 This collection features an 18-karat gold necklace adorned with pearls, and also includes a pearl bracelet and matching necklace inspired by the Greek god Poseidon. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Poseidon 

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Poseidōn

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Poseidon was in 1811

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“Poseidon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Poseidon. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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