Diomedes

noun

Di·​o·​me·​des ˌdī-ə-ˈmē-dēz How to pronounce Diomedes (audio)
: one of the Greek heroes of the Trojan War

Examples of Diomedes in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Diomēdēs

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Diomedes was in the 14th century

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“Diomedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diomedes. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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