epos

[ ep-os ]
noun

  1. an epic.

  2. epic poetry.

  1. a group of poems, transmitted orally, concerned with parts of a common epic theme.

  2. a series of events suitable for treatment in epic poetry.

Origin of epos

1
1825–35; <Latin <Greek épos speech, tale, song; akin to Latin vōxvoice, Sanskrit vácas word, hymn

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British Dictionary definitions for epos (1 of 2)

epos

/ (ˈɛpɒs) /

noun

  1. a body of poetry in which the tradition of a people is conveyed, esp a group of poems concerned with a common epic theme

  2. another word for epic (def. 1)

Origin of epos

1
C19: via Latin from Greek: speech, word, epic poem, song; related to Latin vōx voice

British Dictionary definitions for EPOS (2 of 2)

EPOS

/ (ˈiːpɒs) /

n acronym for

  1. electronic point of sale

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