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typhon

/ˈtaɪ.fɒn/

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noun

/ˈtaɪ.fɒn/C1formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к чудовищному гиганту из греческой мифологии, описываемому как стоглавый и способный дышать пламенем; он сын Тифона и отец Цербера, Химеры и Сфинкса.

A proper noun referring to a monstrous giant from Greek mythology, described as having a hundred heads and the ability to breathe flames; he is the son of Typhoeus and the father of Cerberus, the Chimera, and the Sphinx.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Mythological monsterC1formal

    In Greek mythology, a monstrous giant with a hundred dragon heads, fiery eyes, and a terrifying roar, considered the father of many famous monsters.

    ruТифон

    • Typhon was said to be so large that his head touched the stars.
    • Zeus battled Typhon in a great war for control of the cosmos.
    • According to myth, Typhon was imprisoned under Mount Etna.

    Synonymstyphoeus

Forms
  • typhons plural form
  • typhons' possessive plural form
  • typhon's possessive singular form