epos

ep·os  (ps)

n.

1. A number of poems, not formally united, that treat an epic theme.

2. An epic.

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[Latin, from Greek; see wek^w- in Indo-European roots.]

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epos [ˈɛpɒs]

n

1. (Literature / Poetry) a body of poetry in which the tradition of a people is conveyed, esp a group of poems concerned with a common epic theme

2. (Literature / Poetry) another word for epic [1]

[via Latin from Greek: speech, word, epic poem, song; related to Latin vōx voice]

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EPOS [ˈiːpɒs]

acronym for

(Business / Commerce) electronic point of sale

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	epos - a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme poesy, poetry, verse - literature in metrical form
	2.	epos - a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds epic, epic poem, heroic poem poem, verse form - a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines chanson de geste - Old French epic poems rhapsody - an epic poem adapted for recitation heroic, heroic meter, heroic verse - a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

Translations

EPOS abbr of electronic point of sale → elektronisches Kassenterminal