The Collaborative International Dictionary
Eumolpus \Eu*mol"pus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? sweetly singing.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of small beetles, one species of which ( E. viti) is very injurious to the vines in the wine countries of Europe.
Wikipedia
In Greek Mythology Eumolpus was a legendary Thracian king who established the city of Eumolpias, also called Eumolpiada (present-day Plovdiv) around 1200 BC (or 1350 BC), naming it after himself.
Eumolpus is a genus of beetles belonging to the Chrysomelidae family, Eumolpinae.
Usage examples of "eumolpus".
But at this moment, Eumolpus, the elder gladiator, by that dexterous back-stroke which was considered in the arena so difficult to avoid, had wounded Nepimus in the side.
If Eumolpus fights now the quiet fight, the other will gradually bleed himself away.
The sword of Eumolpus had inflicted the death-wound upon the less experienced combatant.
A fierce blow from Eumolpus, full on the crest, had brought Lydon to his knee.