a. [Properly Typhoëan, f. Typhōeus, Gr. Τυφωεύς, name of a giant of Greek mythology. (Cf. TYPHON1.)] Belonging to or characteristic of Typhoeus.
1667. Milton, P. L., II. 539. Others with vast Typhœan rage Rend up both Rocks and Hills, And ride the Air In whirlwind.
1845. J. Henry, trans. Eneis, I. 795.
Son, who contemnest | |
The darts Typhoean of the supreme Father. |