# telamon

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɛləməʊn/

## Definitions
1. A figure of a man (often Atlas) used as a pillar for support.

## Etymology
From Latin telamon, from Ancient Greek τελαμών (telamṓn, “pillar shaped as a male figure, strap used for carrying”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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