HyperDic: daedal

English > 2 senses of the word daedal / Daedal:
ADJECTIVEalldaedalcomplex and ingenious in design or function
NOUNperson Daedal, Daedalus(Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos
English > daedal: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningComplex and ingenious in design or function.
Example"the daedal hand of nature"
Broadercomplexcomplicated in structure
English > Daedal: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos; to escape the labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus.
SynonymDaedalus
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofmythical beingAn imaginary being of myth or fable
SpanishDédalo
CatalanDèdal

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