Pelops

noun

Pe·​lops ˈpē-ˌläps  ˈpe- 

: a son of Tantalus served by his father to the gods for food but later restored to life by them

Examples of Pelops in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The first Olympic Games, the story goes, were inspired by a chariot race between a hero named Pelops and the father of his betrothed, a king named Oenomaus. — Erik Ofgang, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Aug. 2024

One of the few suitors left was Pelops, son of Hermes, the messenger of the gods. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Pelops

• develops
• envelops