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epic

1. ep.ic \'ep-ik\ \-i-k*l\ \-i-k(*-)le-\ aj [L epicus, fr. Gk epilos, fr. 
   epos word, speech, poem - mor]e at VOICE 1: of, relating to, or having the 
   characteristics of an epic  2a: unusually long esp. in size or scope  2b: 
   HEROIC  - ep.i.cal aj
2. epic n 1: a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds 
   of a legend ary or historical hero 2: a work of art that resembles or 
   suggests an epic  3: a series of events or body of legend or tradition felt 
   to form the prope r subject of an epic