单词 | Maronean |
释义 | Maronean/məˈrəʊnɪən/Now rare adjective Designating a type of very strong and fragrant wine which according to Homer's Odyssey was given by Maron to Odysseus, and used by Odysseus to intoxicate the Cyclops Polyphemus. OriginEarly 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin Marōnēus, adjective (from Marōnēa (also Marōnīa) from ancient Greek Μαρώνεια, the name of a town in Thrace) + -an: see -ean, -ian. |
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