English Explanatory Dictionary

Zeus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Supreme ruler of all Greek gods, husband to Hera.
  2. A male given name.
  3. A representative given name for a dog.

Pronunciation

/zjuːs/ en-uk-zeus.ogg /zus/ /zɪu̯s/ /zʉs/

Word forms

Zeus Zeuses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ζεύς (Zeús). Doublet of Dyeus and Jove.

Derived words

oh my Zeus Zeusian
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