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Odyssey
//ˈɑ.dɪ.si// name, noun
Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 An epic poem, ascribed to Homer, that describes the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.
Noun
- 1 An extended adventurous voyage, usually in search of home.
"Many have been sharing cartoons praying for a successful conclusion to the Wild Boar team's odyssey, hoping that it will end in their safe rescue."
- 2 a long wandering and eventful journey wordnet
- 3 An intellectual or spiritual quest.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Odyssey, from Ancient Greek Ὀδυσσεία (Odusseía, “the story of Odysseus”).
Etymology 2
From Ancient Greek Ὀδύσσεια (Odússeia, “the story of Odysseus”).
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