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Zeus

UK/zjuːs/ US/zus/ fairly common

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) the supreme god of ancient Greek mythology; son of Rhea and Cronus whom he dethroned; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; counterpart of Roman Jupiter

2.

type genus of the family Zeidae

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Origin

From Ancient Greek Ζεύς (Zeús). Doublet of Dyeus and Jove.

Phrases

  • oh my Zeus

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