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Definition of Hydra - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
Greek mythologymythological serpent with many heads slain by Hercules
- Hercules defeated the Hydra as one of his labors.
2.
greek islandsisland in the Aegean Sea
- Hydra is a popular tourist destination in Greece.
3.
star patternTECH. constellation resembling a serpent in the southern skyTECH.
- Hydra is visible in the night sky during spring.
4.
algerian placesRare commune in Algiers Province, AlgeriaRare
- Hydra is known for its vibrant community in Algeria.
5.
orbiting bodyTECH. one of Pluto's moonsTECH.
- Hydra orbits Pluto along with other moons.
Images of Hydra
mythological serpent with many heads slain by Hercules
Origin of Hydra
Greek, Hydra (water serpent)
Terms with Hydra included in their meaning
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Examples of Hydra in a sentence
Artists often depict the Hydra in battle scenes. Hydra offers stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Artists are often inspired by the beauty of Hydra. Hydra can be found near the constellation of Cancer. Astronomers often study Hydra for its unique features. Hydra hosts several cultural festivals annually.
The architecture in Hydra reflects its rich history. Astronomers discovered Hydra in 2005. Hydra is the second largest moon of Pluto.
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- French:Hydre, Hydra, ...
- German:Hydra, ...
- Italian:Idra, Hydra, ...
- Spanish:Hidra, Hydra, ...
- Portuguese:Hidra, Hydra, ...
- Chinese:九头蛇, 伊兹拉岛, ...
- Japanese:ヒュドラ, ヒドラ, ...
- Arabic:هيدرا, هَيْدْرَا, ...
- Hebrew:הַיְדְרָה, הִידְרָה, ...
- Russian:Гидра, ...
- Ukrainian:Гідра, ...
- Hindi:हाइड्रा, ...
Definition of hydra - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
metaphorcomplex problem difficult to solve
- The project became a hydra of issues.
2.
biologyTECH. small freshwater animal with tentaclesTECH.
- The hydra regenerates its tentacles after being cut.
Images of hydra
small freshwater animal with tentacles
Expressions with hydra
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having many difficult parts to deal with
The hydra-headed problem confused everyone.
Origin of hydra
Greek, hydra (water serpent)
Examples of hydra in a sentence
Dealing with the legal system can be a hydra of complications. Scientists study the hydra for its regenerative abilities. The pond was teeming with tiny hydra.
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- French:hydre, ...
- German:Hydra, ...
- Italian:idra, ...
- Spanish:hidra, animal de agua dulce, ...
- Portuguese:hidra, ...
- Chinese:棘手问题, 水螅, ...
- Japanese:ヒドラ, ...
- Arabic:مُشْكِلَة مُعَقَّدَة, هِيدْرا, ...
- Hebrew:הִידְרָה, יְצוּר מַיִם מְתוּקִים קָטָן בַּעַל זְרוֹעוֹת, ...
- Russian:гидра, гидроид, ...
- Ukrainian:гідра, ...
- Hindi:हाइड्रा, जलजीव, ...
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