Trojan
1 of 2noun
Tro·jan ˈtrō-jən 
1
: a native or inhabitant of Troy
2
: one who shows qualities (such as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy
3
: a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion
Trojan
2 of 2adjective
1
: of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants
2
: of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Latin trojanus of Troy, from Troia, Troja Troy, from Greek Trōïa
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing Trojan
- three-point problem
- three-point switch
- three-point turn
- three-pointer
- three-quar
- three-quarter
- three-quarter binding
- three-quarter nelson
- three-quarter time
- three-quarter vamp
- three-quarter view
- three-quarter-bound
- three-quarter-bred
- three-quarter-floating axle
- three-quarters
- three-ridge
- three-ring circus
- three-ring circuses
- three-seeded mercury
- three-spined stickleback
- three-spot
- three-spot gourami
- three-square
- three-square rush
- three-step