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euryale

/jʊˈraɪ.ə.li/

Traduction: Nom propre issu de la mythologie grecque désignant l'une des trois Gorgones, ou terme utilisé pour désigner une espèce d'ophiures (étoiles serpentaires).

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/jʊˈraɪ.ə.li/C2formal
  • frNom propre issu de la mythologie grecque désignant l'une des trois Gorgones, ou terme utilisé pour désigner une espèce d'ophiures (étoiles serpentaires).

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

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. Mythological figureC1formal

    In Greek mythology, one of the three Gorgon sisters, known for her terrifying appearance and ability to turn people to stone.

    frEuryale (Gorgone)

    • Euryale was the second eldest of the Gorgons.
    • Unlike Medusa, Euryale was immortal.
    • Ancient stories describe Euryale as having snakes for hair.
  2. Basket starsC2formalscientific

    A genus of brittle stars (Euryale) belonging to the family Euryalidae, characterized by their branching arms.

    frEuryale (étoile de mer)

    • 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.

    Synonymesbasket star

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