Troilus

noun

Troi·lus ˈtrȯi-ləs

ˈtrō-ə-ləs

: a son of Priam who in medieval legend loved Cressida and lost her to Diomedes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek Trōïlos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Troilus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Troilus. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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