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ILIAD

\ˈɪlɪˌad], \ˈɪlɪˌad], \ˈɪ_l_ɪ__ˌa_d]\

Definitions of ILIAD

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A Greek epic poem in twenty-four books, written by Homer.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

An epic poem by Homer, in 24 books, the incidents of which belong to the last of the ten years' siege of Troy.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The chief epic poem of the anc. Gr. poet, Homer, relating to the siege of Ilium or Troy.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. An epic poem composed by Homer on the destruction of Ilium, the ancient Troy.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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