Etymology

Olympus

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Today it means: The highest mountain in Greece; in Ancient Greek mythology the home of the gods. Full definition →

Latin Olympus ← Ancient Greek Ὄλυμπος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromὌλυμπος
  2. Latin · derived fromOlympus
  3. English todayOlympus

From Latin Olympus, from Ancient Greek Ὄλυμπος (Ólumpos), likely of Pre-Greek origin.

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