Trojan
['trodʒən]
Definition
(noun.) a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful; 'the contents of a trojan can be a virus or a worm'; 'when he downloaded the free game it turned out to be a trojan horse'.
(noun.) a native of ancient Troy.
(adj.) of or relating to the ancient city of Troy or its inhabitants; 'Trojan cities' .
Edited by Benson--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants.
(n.) A native or inhabitant of Troy.
Typed by Humphrey
Definition
adj. pertaining to ancient Troy.—n. an inhabitant of ancient Troy: (coll.) a plucky fellow: (Shak.) a boon companion.
Typed by Geoffrey
Examples
- I am speaking of the Trojan Helen. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The poor Trojans are all dead, now. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- The _Iliad_ makes it clear that destruction came upon Troy because the Trojans stole Greek women. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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