Amphitrite
/ˌæm.fɪˈtɹaɪ.ti/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any polychaete worm of the genus Amphitrite.
Proper Noun
- 1 A nymph, the wife of Poseidon. Greek
- 2 29 Amphitrite, a main belt asteroid.
Example
More examples"There are four fountains with statues of Neptune, his wife Amphitrite, Diana and Adonis in the Market Square."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From Ancient Greek Ἀμφιτρίτη (Amphitrítē).
Etymology 2
From the genus name.