1. epos(n = noun.communication) - a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme;
is a kind of poesy, poetry, verse
2. epos(n = noun.communication) epic, epic poem, heroic poem - a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds;
is a kind of poem, verse form
has particulars: chanson de geste, rhapsody, heroic, heroic meter, heroic verse
Derived form adjective epic2
An epic. [1913 Webster]
epos, abbr. electronic point-of-sale (of retail outlets recording information electronically).