HOMERIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Homeric mean? 

• HOMERIC (adjective)
  The adjective HOMERIC has 1 sense:

1. relating to or characteristic of Homer or his age or the works attributed to him

  Familiarity information: HOMERIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HOMERIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or characteristic of Homer or his age or the works attributed to him

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

Homeric Greek

Pertainym:

Homer (ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC))

Derivation:

Homer (ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC))