Crossword clues for euryale
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Euryale \Eu*ry"a*le\, n. [NL., fr. Euryale, one of the Gorgons.]
(Bot.) A genus of water lilies, growing in India and China. The only species ( Euryale ferox) is very prickly on the peduncles and calyx. The rootstocks and seeds are used as food.
(Zo["o]l) A genus of ophiurans with much-branched arms. [1913 Webster] ||
Wikipedia
Euryale (; "far-roaming"), in Greek mythology, was the second eldest one of the Gorgons, three vicious sisters with brass hands, sharp fangs, and hair of living, venomous snakes. She and her sister Stheno, were immortal, whereas Medusa was mortal. In some versions of mythology, Euryale also had the ability to turn anyone to stone with her gaze.
They were daughters of primordial sea god and goddess Phorcys and Ceto, who personified the dangers of the sea. In many stories, Euryale is noted for her bellowing cries, particularly in the tale of Medusa's death at Perseus' hands.
Euryale may refer to:
- In Greek mythology:
- Euryale, one of the Gorgons.
- Euryale, daughter of Minos, possible mother of the great hunter Orion.
- Euryale (Amazon).
- Euryale, possible spouse of Minyas (mythology).
- Euryale (plant), a genus of aquatic plants.
- Euryale (animal genus), a genus of echinoderms in the Euryalidae family, order: Euryalida.
- Evryali, a piece by Iannis Xenakis
Usage examples of "euryale".
You remember when Euryale and her husband were so sadly at odds three or four years ago.
My two sisters both welcomed their marriages, but Prokris couldn't be happier while Euryale is sometimes content and sometimes miserable.