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Phaeacian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 2

A member of a legendary seafaring people fond of feasting and dancing, mentioned by the poet Homer.

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History

Etymology

Phaeacia + -n

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: fajácký — of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people
  • French: phéacien — of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people
  • Latin: Phaeācius — of or relating to Phaeacians, the seafaring people
  • Czech: Faják — member of a legendary seafaring people
  • French: Phéace — member of a legendary seafaring people
  • French: Phéacien — member of a legendary seafaring people
  • French: Phéacienne — member of a legendary seafaring people
  • Ancient Greek: Φαῖαξ (Phaîax) — member of a legendary seafaring people
  • Italian: feace — member of a legendary seafaring people
  • Latin: Phaeāx — member of a legendary seafaring people