Ajax

noun \ˈā-ˌjaks\

Definition of AJAX

: a Greek hero in the Trojan War who kills himself because the armor of Achilles is awarded to Odysseus

: a fleet-footed Greek hero in the Trojan War

Latin, from Greek Aias

First Known Use: 15th century

geographical name \ˈā-ˌjaks\

town Canada in SE Ontario pop 109,600

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