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Menelaus
mehn-ih-LAY-uhs
Menelaus (name) means a king of Sparta in Greek mythology, husband of Helen of Troy, whose abduction sparked the Trojan War. Example: “Menelaus led the Greek forces alongside his brother Agamemnon.”
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A king of Sparta in Greek mythology, husband of Helen of Troy, whose abduction sparked the Trojan War.
"Menelaus led the Greek forces alongside his brother Agamemnon."
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Etymology
Came into English from Latin Menelāus, from Ancient Greek Μενέλαος (Menélaos).
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What does “Menelaus” mean?
The word “Menelaus” means a king of Sparta in Greek mythology, husband of Helen of Troy, whose abduction sparked the Trojan War.
How do you pronounce “Menelaus”?
“Menelaus” is pronounced mehn-ih-LAY-uhs (/ˌmɛn.ɪˈleɪ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Menelaus” in a sentence?
Here is “Menelaus” used in a sentence: “Menelaus led the Greek forces alongside his brother Agamemnon.”
What part of speech is “Menelaus”?
“Menelaus” is a name.
