Amphitrite

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See also: amphitrite

Translingual

Amphitrite sp.
Amphitrite ornata

Etymology

New Latin, from Ancient Greek Ἀμφιτρίτη (Amphitrítē, Wife of Poseidon), also "three times around", perhaps for the coiled forms specimens take.

Proper noun

Amphitrite f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Terebellidae – spaghetti worms, sea-floor-dwelling polychetes.

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Amphitrite astronomical symbol

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἀμφιτρίτη (Amphitrítē).

Pronunciation

(US) IPA(key): /ˌæm.fɪˈtɹaɪ.ti/

Proper noun

Amphitrite

  1. (Greek mythology) A nymph, the wife of Poseidon.
  2. (astronomy) 29 Amphitrite, a main belt asteroid.

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