Aeolus

noun

Ae·​o·​lus ˈē-ə-ləs How to pronounce Aeolus (audio)
: the Greek god of the winds

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Trek’s subsidiary Bontrager naturally provided the carbon-fiber Aeolus RSL 51 wheels shod in 28c Pirelli P Zero Race tubeless tires. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025 Then there is the visit to the island of King Aeolus, who bestows upon Odysseus a bag of wind to help speed his return home. Robert Zaretsky, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2019 And they are named after the guardian of the wind, Aeolus. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Aiolos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Aeolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aeolus. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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