Arethusa

proper noun

Meaning

A genus of North American orchids, specifically the dragon's mouth, or a mythological figure from Greek tradition associated with a sacred spring.

Examples

The Arethusa bulbosa is a rare and beautiful orchid that thrives in nutrient-poor acidic bogs.
Ancient travelers often visited the spring of Arethusa in Syracuse, believing it to be the nymph transformed by Artemis.

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Arethusa

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌærɪˈθjuːzə/

Definition

A genus of North American orchids, specifically the dragon's mouth, or a mythological figure from Greek tradition associated with a sacred spring.

Examples

The Arethusa bulbosa is a rare and beautiful orchid that thrives in nutrient-poor acidic bogs.
Ancient travelers often visited the spring of Arethusa in Syracuse, believing it to be the nymph transformed by Artemis.

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