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typhon

/ˈtaɪ.fɒn/

Traducción: Nombre propio referido a un gigante monstruoso de la mitología griega, descrito como de cien cabezas y capaz de exhalar llamas; hijo de Tifón y padre de Cerbero, Quimera y la Esfinge.

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C1formalcommonart/ˈtaɪ.fɒn/

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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.

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio referido a un gigante monstruoso de la mitología griega, descrito como de cien cabezas y capaz de exhalar llamas; hijo de Tifón y padre de Cerbero, Quimera y la Esfinge.
  1. Mythological monster C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇪🇸Tifón (monstruo mitológico)

    Sinónimos: typhoeus

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