I. ˈā-ˌjaks noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek Aias
Date: 15th century
1. : a Greek hero in the Trojan War who kills himself because the armor of Achilles is awarded to Odysseus
2. : a fleet-footed Greek hero in the Trojan War
II. ˈā-ˌjaks geographical name
town Canada in SE Ontario population 73,753