euryale
Definition
Proper noun:
- (Greek mythology) One of the three Gorgons: Euryale is one of the three monstrous sisters in Greek mythology, known as the Gorgons. She, like her sisters Stheno and Medusa, had hair made of living, venomous snakes and a gaze that could turn onlookers to stone. Unlike Medusa, Euryale was immortal.
Noun:
- [Zoology] A genus of aquatic plants: Euryale is a botanical genus name for a type of water lily, specifically the species Euryale ferox, known for its large, prickly leaves and edible seeds.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Mythology):
- In the myth, Perseus avoided the gaze of Euryale and her sisters to complete his quest.
- Euryale's scream was said to be terrifying and deadly.
Noun (Botany):
- The pond was covered with the broad leaves of Euryale ferox.
- Seeds from the Euryale plant are used in some traditional cuisines.
Advanced Usage
- "The wrath of Euryale": A literary phrase alluding to the fierce and terrifying nature of the mythological figure.
- The general's attack was described with the fury of Euryale.
Variants and Related Words
- Gorgon (n): The collective name for the three sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa.
- Euryale ferox (n): The full botanical name for the prickly water lily, also known as fox nut or makhana.
Synonyms
- Mythological being: Gorgon, monster.
- Aquatic plant: Water lily (specific to the genus).
Notes on Meaning
This word has two distinct and unrelated meanings: 1. A proper name from classical mythology. 2. A scientific (Latin) genus name in botany. The context of the sentence will always clarify which meaning is intended.
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(Greek mythology) one of the three Gorgons
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