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Telamon

//ˈtɛləməʊn// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Father of Ajax, brother of Peleus. Greek
Noun
  1. 1
    A figure of a man (often Atlas) used as a pillar for support.
  2. 2
    a figure of a man used as a supporting column wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek Τελαμών (Telamṓn, literally “the bearer”).

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