olympus
nounUK /əˈlɪm.pəs/
US /əˈlɪm.pəs/
A very tall mountain in Greece where ancient Greeks believed their gods lived.
In old Greek stories, Zeus ruled from the top of Olympus.
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2. The home or meeting place of the twelve major Greek gods.
The gods gathered on Olympus to decide the fate of the heroes.
3. A brand name used for cameras and medical equipment.
She took the photo with her Olympus camera.
4. A high, heavenly place in a figurative sense.
The famous scientist was placed on an Olympus of great thinkers.