Pheidippides

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(fī dip′i dēz′)


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Phei•dip•pi•des  (fī dip′i dēz′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Ancient History, Biographicalthe Athenian runner who secured aid from Sparta in the struggle between the Athenians and the Persians 490 b.c.
Also, Phidippides. 
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Pheidippides, Phidippides / faɪˈdɪpɪˌdiːz/
  1. 5th century bc. Athenian athlete, who ran to Sparta to seek help against the Persians before the Battle of Marathon (490 bc)
'Pheidippides' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Phidippides - marathon

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