arion
|a-ri-on|
/əˈraɪ.ən/
mythic Greek musician / slug genus
Etymology
'Arion' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the name 'Ἀρίων' (Aríon), which appears in Greek myth as the name of a poet-musician.
'Arion' passed into Latin unchanged as 'Arion' and was later adopted into Modern English usage as the proper name 'Arion'.
Initially it referred specifically to the mythological figure 'Arion'; over time the name has retained that mythic reference and has also been adopted as a scientific genus name for certain slugs.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a legendary ancient Greek poet and musician, famous in myth for his musical skill and for being rescued by a dolphin.
Arion was said to have been saved by a dolphin after being thrown into the sea.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a genus name (Arion) for certain air-breathing land slugs in the family Arionidae.
Several species of Arion are common in gardens across Europe.
Last updated: 2025/10/14 10:21