Definition of TELAMON

telamon

Plural: telamones, telamons

Noun

  • A sculptured male figure used as an architectural support or column.
  • a figure of a man used as a supporting column
  • A figure of a man (often Atlas) used as a pillar for support.

Examples

  • He played ’TELAMON’, imagining it as a strong support for his Scrabble victory.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin telamon, from Ancient Greek τελαμών (telamṓn, “pillar shaped as a male figure, strap used for carrying”).

Synonyms

atlas, atlantid

Scrabble Score: 9

telamon: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
telamon: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
telamon: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

telamon: valid Words With Friends Word