troy
n. countablen. an ancient city from Greek stories that was famous for a long war. It is best known for the giant wooden horse used to trick and defeat its people.
n. a legendary city in Asia Minor, central to the Iliad and the Trojan War cycle. While historically associated with the archaeological site of Hisarlik, it functions primarily as a cultural and literary symbol of epic conflict.
The story of Troy is one of the most famous legends in history.
Archaeologists spent decades excavating the site to prove that the city of Troy actually existed.
The fall of Troy serves as a foundational myth in Western literature, illustrating the themes of hubris, divine intervention, and the inevitable tragedy of war.
From Latin Troia, from Ancient Greek Τροία (Troía).
From Old French Troyes.
Usually treated as a proper noun and capitalized; when used as a common noun, it refers to the specific system of weights for precious metals.