APPLE OF DISCORD


Meaning of APPLE OF DISCORD in English

Class. Myth.

a golden apple inscribed "For the fairest," thrown by Eris, goddess of discord, among the gods. Its award by Paris to Aphrodite caused events that led to the Trojan War. Cf. Helen, Paris .

[ 1640-50 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .