Meaning of Beowulf in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈbeɪəˌwʊlf/

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1. Noun

   Beowulf

   Definitions

   1. the legendary hero of an anonymous Old English epic poem composed in the early 8th century

   Examples

   • « he slays a monster and becomes king but dies fighting a dragon »