Pelops

noun

Pe·​lops ˈpē-ˌläps How to pronounce Pelops (audio) ˈpe- How to pronounce Pelops (audio)
: a son of Tantalus served by his father to the gods for food but later restored to life by them

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pelops was in the 15th century

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“Pelops.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pelops. Accessed 26 Mar. 2023.

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