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Ajax
(ā′jaks′)
noun
- a strong, brave Greek warrior in the Trojan War who kills himself when Achilles' armor is given to Odysseuscalled Ajax Telamon
- one of the swiftest runners among the Greek warriors in the Trojan Warcalled Ajax the Less
Origin: L < Gr Aias
See Ajax in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
Greek Mythology
- The son of Telamon of Salamis and a warrior of great stature and prowess who fought against Troy.
- The son of Ileus of Locris and a warrior of small stature and arrogant character who fought against Troy.
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