talaria

/təˈlɑːriə/

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the winged sandals worn by the messenger god Hermes; a device for propulsion, especially a pair of winged shoes.

“The superhero’s talaria allowed him to fly through the city in an instant.”

Synonyms

  • propulsion device
  • winged shoes

Antonyms

  • braking device
  • weighty shoes