euryale

• 希腊神话中的专有名词，指三位戈耳工之一；也指蛇尾纲（筐蛇尾）的一种海洋生物。

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

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1. Mythological figureC1formal

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

   神话人物

   • 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.

   蔓蛇尾属

   • 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.

   同义词basket star