HyperDic: phaethon

English > 2 senses of the word Phaethon:
NOUNperson Phaethon(Greek mythology) son of Helios
animalPhaethon, genus Phaethontype genus of the Phaethontidae
English > Phaethon: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) son of Helios; killed when trying to drive his father's chariot and came too close to earth.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofGreek deityA deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
SpanishFaetón
CatalanFaetó
English > Phaethon: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningtype genus of the Phaethontidae.
Synonymgenus Phaethon
Member ofPhaethontidae, family Phaethontidaetropicbirds
Memberstropic bird, tropicbird, boatswain birdMostly white web-footed tropical seabird often found far from land
Broaderbird genusA genus of birds
Spanishgénero Phaethon, genus phaethon, phaethon, Phaethon
Catalangenus phaethon, phaethon

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