Arethusa Definition
ärə-tho͝ozə, -sə
noun
A wood nymph who was changed into a fountain by Artemis.
American Heritage
A woodland nymph, changed into a stream by Artemis so that she might escape her pursuer, Alpheus.
Webster's New World
A North American orchid (Arethusa bulbosa) with one pink flower and one long leaf that grows only with the fruit.
Webster's New World
A bog orchid, of the genus Arethusa, having a magenta flower; the dragon's mouth.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Arethusa
Noun
Singular:
ArethusaPlural:
arethusasOrigin of Arethusa
Latin Arethūsa from Greek Arethousa
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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