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Definition or meaning of the English word Hydra
A serpent or monster in the lake or marsh of Lerna; in the Peloponnesus; represented as having many heads; one of which; when cut off; was immediately succeeded by two others; unless the wound was cauterized. It was slain by Hercules. Hence; a terrible mo (n.). A southern constellation of great length lying southerly from Cancer; Leo; and Virgo. (n.). Any small fresh-water hydroid of the genus Hydra; usually found attached to sticks; stones; etc.; by a basal sucker. (n.). Hence: A multifarious evil; or an evil having many sources; not to be overcome by a single effort. (n.). |
