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Hydra

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ˈi.dɾɐ/hi·dra

Definition

1

1. In Greek mythology, a many-headed water serpent whose heads regrew when cut off, slain by Hercules. 2. A small freshwater invertebrate animal of the genus Hydra, with a tubular body and tentacles.

Usage examples

The Lernaean Hydra was one of Hercules' twelve labours.
We studied the hydra under the microscope in biology class.

Common combinations

Lernaean Hydraheads of the hydrafreshwater hydra