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alcyone

/ælˈsaɪ.ə.ni/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ælˈsaɪ.ə.ni/

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to a woman who was transformed into a kingfisher.

ruИмя собственное из греческой мифологии, относящееся к женщине, превращённой в зимородка.esNombre propio de la mitología griega, referido a una mujer convertida en martín pescador o alción.frNom propre issu de la mythologie grecque, désignant une femme métamorphosée en martin-pêcheur, ou parfois l'oiseau lui-même.deIn der griechischen Mythologie der Name einer Frau, die in einen Eisvogel verwandelt wurde; auch Bezeichnung für diesen Vogel sowie für einen Stern im Sternbild Stier.ptNome próprio da mitologia grega referente a uma mulher transformada em martim-pescador; também designa a estrela mais brilhante das Plêiades e o próprio martim-pescador.zh希腊神话中的女性人物,被神化为翠鸟;也指神话中的女王,风神埃俄罗斯之女。arاسم علم من الأساطير اليونانية يشير إلى امرأة حُوّلت إلى طائر الرفراف. وهو أيضًا اسم لكوكب نجمي في الثريا.

  1. Mythological figure C1 formal

    In Greek mythology, a woman who was transformed into a kingfisher bird.

    • Alcyone was the daughter of Aeolus, the god of the winds.
    • According to the myth, Alcyone and her husband Ceyx were turned into kingfishers.
    • The story of Alcyone explains the calm seas during the winter solstice.

    ruМифологическая фигураesAlción (mitología)frAlcyone (mythologie)deMythologische FigurptFigura mitológicazh神话人物arشخصية أسطورية

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