ossian

Os·sian

O o

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [osh-uh n, os-ee-uh n]
- /ˈɒʃ ən, ˈɒs i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [osh-uh n, os-ee-uh n]
- /ˈɒʃ ən, ˈɒs i ən/

Definitions of ossian word

noun ossian a legendary hero and poet and son of Finn, who is supposed to have lived during the 3rd century a.d., represented in Gaelic poems and in imitations of them written by James Macpherson in the 18th century. 1
noun ossian a legendary Irish hero and bard of the 3rd century ad 0
noun ossian a bard and hero of the 3d cent.: James Macpherson published pieces of poetic prose (1761-65) which he falsely claimed were his translations of Ossian's poetry from old Gaelic manuscripts 0

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ossian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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