Hydra

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Contents 1 Translingual 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Proper noun 1.3 See also 2 English 2.1 Etymology 2.2 Proper noun 2.2.1 Derived terms 2.2.2 Translations 2.3 See also 2.4 Anagrams 3 Latin 3.1 Etymology 3.2 Proper noun

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From Latin Hydra, the mythical serpent.

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Hydra

1. (zoology): A zoological name at the rank of genus in the family Hydridae. The hydras belong to the genus Hydra.

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• Hydridae

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From Latin Hydra, the mythical serpent, originally from Ancient Greek Ύδρα (hydra)

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Singular Hydra

Plural -

Hydra

1. (Greek mythology) A mythological serpent with seven heads, slain by Hercules as one of his twelve labours. Also called the Lernaean Hydra.
2. (astronomy) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a serpent. It lies just south of the zodiac and contains the star Alphard.
3. (astronomy) The name of one of Pluto's moons. (Named 21 June 2006).

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• Hydrae

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• Hydrus
• Nix

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• Alphagram: adhry
• hardy, Hardy

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[edit] Latin

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From Ancient Greek Ύδρα (hydra)

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Hydra

1. (Greek mythology) The Hydra (mythical serpent)