telamon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A figure of a man (often Atlas) used as a pillar for support.
name
  1. Father of Ajax, brother of Peleus.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛləməʊn/ /ˈtɛləmən/

Word forms

telamon telamons telamones

Etymology

From Latin telamon, from Ancient Greek τελαμών (telamṓn, “pillar shaped as a male figure, strap used for carrying”).

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