Mĕnoeceus, ĕi and ĕos, m., = Μενοικευς,
I son of the Theban king Creon, who sacrificed kimself for his country , Cic. Tusc. 1, 48, 116; Juv. 14, 240; Stat. Th. 10, 620; 651; 11, 709 al.; Hyg. Fab. 67.
II —Hence, Mĕnoecĕus , a um, adj., of or belonging to Menoeceus, Menoecean , Stat. Th. 10, 756.