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Priam
PREYE-uhm
Priam (name) means the legendary last king of Troy in Greek mythology. Example: “Priam ruled Troy during the Trojan War described in Homer's Iliad.”
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The legendary last king of Troy in Greek mythology.
"Priam ruled Troy during the Trojan War described in Homer's Iliad."
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Etymology
From Latin Priamus, from Greek Πρίαμος (Príamos).
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What does “Priam” mean?
The word “Priam” means the legendary last king of Troy in Greek mythology.
How do you pronounce “Priam”?
“Priam” is pronounced PREYE-uhm (/ˈpɹaɪəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Priam” in a sentence?
Here is “Priam” used in a sentence: “Priam ruled Troy during the Trojan War described in Homer's Iliad.”
What part of speech is “Priam”?
“Priam” is a name.
Where does the word “Priam” come from?
The word “Priam” comes from Latin. From Latin Priamus, from Greek Πρίαμος (Príamos).
