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n. - (Greek mythology) the king of Sparta at the time of the Trojan War.

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  • Sir Peter Parker, captain of the frigate "Menelaus," lost his life.
  • "Menelaus," said he, "let me go back now to my own country, for I want to get home."
  • "Menelaus," said she, "it will be shame and dishonour to you, if dogs tear the noble comrade of Achilles under the walls of Troy.
  • The ambition and wickedness of Jason and Menelaus.
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