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euryale

/jʊˈraɪ.ə.li/

Übersetzung: Eigenname aus der griechischen Mythologie für eine der drei Gorgonen oder Bezeichnung für eine Art der Schlangensterne (Gorgonenhäupter).

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C2formalcommon/jʊˈraɪ.ə.li/

unzählbar · Eigenname

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

  • 🇩🇪Eigenname aus der griechischen Mythologie für eine der drei Gorgonen oder Bezeichnung für eine Art der Schlangensterne (Gorgonenhäupter).
  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.

    🇩🇪Mythologische Figur

  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.

    🇩🇪Euryale

    Synonyme: basket star

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