daedal n (Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos; to escape the labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus s complex and ingenious in design or function the daedal hand of nature Usage(s) A mere haircut will no longer salvage the graying mop atop, aside and below his daedal pate. Synonym(s) Daedalus Daedal