Trojan War

noun

: a 10-year war between the Greeks and Trojans brought on by the abduction of Helen by Paris and ended with the destruction of Troy

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Trojan War was in 1611

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“Trojan War.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Trojan%20War. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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Trojan War

noun
: a 10-year war between the ancient Greeks and Trojans

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