diomedes

/ˌdaɪˈoʊmiːdiːz/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythological hero and a warrior in the Trojan War, known for his exceptional fighting skills and a close friend of Achilles.

“In Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad, Diomedes fought bravely alongside Achilles in the battle of Troy.”

2. noun

A species of bear, specifically the Kodiak bear, that lives in the Diomede Islands.

“The Diomede Islands are home to a large population of Diomedes, one of the largest subspecies of brown bears.”

Synonyms

  • bear
  • hero
  • warrior

Antonyms

  • coward
  • enemy