Aeolus

noun

Ae·​o·​lus ˈē-ə-ləs How to pronounce Aeolus (audio)
: the Greek god of the winds

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Aiolos

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aeolus was in the 14th century

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“Aeolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aeolus. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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