ODYSSEY


Meaning of ODYSSEY in English

[ 'ɒdɪsi ]

■ noun ( plural ~s ) a long and eventful or adventurous journey or process.

Derivatives

odyssean ˌɒdɪ'si:ən adjective

Origin

C19: from Odyssey , the title of a Greek epic poem attributed to Homer describing the adventures of Odysseus (Ulysses) on his journey home from Troy; via L. from Gk Odusseia .

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