talaria

[tuh-lair-ee-uh]

plural noun

Classical Mythology.

1. the wings or winged sandals on the feet of Hermes, or Mercury.

talaria

/ təˈlɛərɪə /

plural noun

1. Greek myth winged sandals, such as those worn by Hermes

Word History and Origins

Origin of talaria¹

< Latin tālāria, noun use of neuter plural of tālāris attached to the ankles, equivalent to tāl ( us ) ankle + āris -ar ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of talaria¹

C16: from Latin, from tālāris belonging to the ankle, from tālus ankle

Example Sentences

He was presented by the King of Heaven with a winged cap, called petasus, and with wings for his feet, called talaria.

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Of motion is often born inspiration—Hermes, god of oratory, is represented with petasus and talaria—and I am enjoying motion.

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It is the "cap of darkness" and the talaria, and wafts them whither they will.

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Related Words

• moccasin 
• shoe 
• slipper