Definitions

1. noun

A father in ancient Roman law, especially one who was not the husband of the mother.

“The boy’s father was his ovid, who raised him with love and care.”

2. proper noun

The name of the Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso, best known for his works Metamorphoses and Ars Amatoria.

“The students studied the works of Ovid, an ancient Roman poet, in their literature class.”