Associations to the word «Iliad»

Wiktionary

ILIAD, proper noun. A famous ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, attributed to Homer.
ILIAD, proper noun. Any long tragic story.
ILIAD, noun. A specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the above-mentioned Homeric text.

Dictionary definition

ILIAD, noun. A Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the siege of Troy.

Wise words

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