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gordius

/ˈɡɔːr.di.əs/

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noun

/ˈɡɔːr.di.əs/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к легендарному царю древней Фригии, известному созданием замысловатого Гордиева узла.

A proper noun referring to a legendary king of ancient Phrygia, known for creating the intricate Gordian knot.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A legendary king of ancient Phrygia, known for tying the intricate Gordian knot.

    ruЛегендарный царь

    • According to legend, Gordius was a peasant who became king of Phrygia.
    • The story of Gordius and his knot is famous in Greek mythology.
    • Alexander the Great cut the knot tied by Gordius.
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  • gordiuses' possessive plural form
  • gordius's possessive singular form