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ep·os

 (ĕp′ŏs′)
n.
1. A number of poems, not formally united, that treat an epic theme.
2. An epic.

[Latin, from Greek; see wekw- in Indo-European roots.]
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epos

(ˈɛpɒs)
n
1. (Poetry) a body of poetry in which the tradition of a people is conveyed, esp a group of poems concerned with a common epic theme
2. (Poetry) another word for epic1
[C19: via Latin from Greek: speech, word, epic poem, song; related to Latin vōx voice]

EPOS

(ˈiːpɒs)
n acronym for
(Commerce) electronic point of sale
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ep•os

(ˈɛp ɒs)

n.
1. an epic.
2. epic poetry.
3. a group of poems, transmitted orally, concerned with parts of a common epic theme.
4. a series of events suitable for treatment in epic poetry.
[1825–35; < Latin < Greek épos speech, tale, song]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.epos - a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme
poesy, poetry, verse - literature in metrical form
2.epos - a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
poem, verse form - a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
chanson de geste - Old French epic poems
rhapsody - an epic poem adapted for recitation
heroic, heroic meter, heroic verse - a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
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Translations

EPOS

abbr of electronic point of saleelektronisches Kassenterminal
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References in classic literature ?
First, it is likely that before the rise of the Ionian epos there existed in Boeotia a purely popular and indigenous poetry of a crude form: it comprised, we may suppose, versified proverbs and precepts relating to life in general, agricultural maxims, weather-lore, and the like.
To a people of this nature the Homeric epos would be inacceptable, and the post-Homeric epic, with its conventional atmosphere, its trite and hackneyed diction, and its insincere sentiment, would be anathema.
She found her epos in the reform of a religious order.
Cybertill is already delivering EPoS for the Imperial War Museum and has signed an agreement with IT giant Fujitsu to promote the system to new markets.
A variety of links--primarily Ethernet on the network and RS232 for the Epos modules--tie all the hardware together.
Bleep PayPOS was officially unveiled to the market at the Restaurant Show in London in October with a series of live demonstrations, emphasising the key benefits of transaction speed and EPOS integration.
Nisa EPoS sales manager Jonathan Peaker said: "We were delighted to showcase our Evolution self-checkout at Nisa's exhibition earlier this year, and so it is fantastic to have now completed the successful first installation."
The tech firm, which aims to "revolutionise" the food and drink industry with its customised ePOS products, has hailed a surge in client numbers after investing in its staff.
Leading provider of EPOS Solutions, Epos Direct, continue to rank high in the industry with more than 20 million customers worldwide
Under the terms of the LOI, the company shall, at its option, purchase all of the issued and outstanding shareholder interests of EPOS, or its assets, in exchange for a combination of preferred and common stock.