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Icarus
nounmasculineliteraryuncommon/iˈkaɾu/Í·ca·ro
Definition
1Character from Greek mythology, son of Daedalus, who attempted to fly with wings of feathers and wax and fell when he flew too close to the sun.
Usage examples
“The story of Icarus is often cited as a warning against hubris.”
“The artist drew inspiration from the myth of Icarus for his sculpture.”
Common combinations
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