telamon

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see also: Telamon

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtɛləməʊn/, /ˈtɛləmən/

Noun

telamon (plural telamons)

1. A figure of a man (often Atlas) used as a pillar for support. [from early 17th c.]

Translations

• French: atlante, télamon, cariatide
• German: Telamon, Atlant, Atlas
• Italian: telamone
• Russian: атла́нт
• Spanish: telamón, atlante

Related terms

• Telamon

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Telamon

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Proper noun

1. (Greek mythology) Father of Ajax, brother of Peleus.

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