Phaeacian

English

Alternative forms

• Phaiakian

Noun

Phaeacian (plural Phaeacians)

1. A member of a legendary seafaring people fond of feasting and dancing, mentioned by the poet Homer.
   • 2002, Eva Brann, Homeric Moments, page 48:

     But now, ten years later, after his recent shipwreck, he cannot compete as a runner, though he can outthrow the slighter Phaeacians with the heaviest discus.

Translations

member of a legendary seafaring people

• Czech: Faják (cs) m
• Greek:

  Ancient: Φαῖαξ m (Phaîax)

• Latin: Phaeāx m

Adjective

Phaeacian (not comparable)

1. Of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people.

Translations

of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people

• Czech: fajácký

Further reading

• “Phaeacian”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.