HESPERIDES

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

(Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera

Synonyms:

Atlantides; Hesperides

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("Hesperides" is a kind of...):

nymph ((classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden)

Domain category:

Greek mythology (the mythology of the ancient Greeks)

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