poseidon

noun
UK /pəˈsaɪ.dən/
US /pəˈsaɪ.dən/

Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea, who carries a trident and can make waves and storms.

In the story, Poseidon sent a big storm because he was angry.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large sea creature or a type of dinosaur named after the god.

The museum displayed a skeleton of a Poseidon-like sea monster.

3. A name used for a powerful ocean wave or storm in stories.

Sailors told tales of a Poseidon rising from the deep.

4. A brand or code name for a submarine or underwater vehicle.

The navy tested the new Poseidon drone underwater.