Hydrae
|Hy-drae|
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/ˈhaɪdri/
(Hydra)
multi-headed serpent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Hydra' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ὕδρα', where 'ὕδωρ' meant 'water'.
Historical Evolution
'ὕδρα' transformed into the Latin word 'Hydra', and eventually became the modern English word 'Hydra'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a water serpent, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a multi-headed serpent or constellation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'Hydra', referring to multiple instances of the mythological serpent or the constellation.
The constellation of Hydrae is visible in the night sky.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/22 06:38