euryale

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A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to one of the three Gorgons, or a term for a type of basket star.

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1. Mythological figure C1 formal

   In Greek mythology, one of the three Gorgon sisters, known for her terrifying appearance and ability to turn people to stone.

   • Euryale was the second eldest of the Gorgons.
   • Unlike Medusa, Euryale was immortal.
   • Ancient stories describe Euryale as having snakes for hair.

   🌐كائن أسطوري

2. Basket stars C2 formal scientific

   A genus of brittle stars (Euryale) belonging to the family Euryalidae, characterized by their branching arms.

   • Euryale species are found in deep ocean waters.
   • The basket star Euryale has highly branched arms.
   • Marine biologists study Euryale for its unique feeding mechanisms.

   🌐إفريالة

   المرادفات: basket star

• euryales plural form
• euryales' possessive plural form
• euryale's possessive singular form