Odyssey
[ od-uh-see ]
/ ˈɒd ə si /
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noun, plural Od·ys·seys for 2.
(italics) an epic poem attributed to Homer, describing Odysseus's adventures in his ten-year attempt to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
(often lowercase) a long series of wanderings or adventures, especially when filled with notable experiences, hardships, etc.
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Odyssey
/ (ˈɒdɪsɪ) /
noun
a Greek epic poem, attributed to Homer, describing the ten-year homeward wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy
(often not capital) any long eventful journey
Derived forms of Odyssey
Odyssean (ˌɒdɪˈsiːən), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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