Polyphemus
noun
Poly·phe·mus
ˌpä-lə-ˈfē-məs 
: a Cyclops whom Odysseus blinds in order to escape from his cave
Word History
Etymology
Latin, from Greek Polyphēmos
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Polyphemus was
in the 14th century
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“Polyphemus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Polyphemus. Accessed 29 May. 2023.
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