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Phaethon
PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
Phaethon
1
n
(Greek mythology) son of Helios; killed when trying to drive his father's chariot and came too close to earth
2
n
type genus of the Phaethontidae
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Phaethon
1
n
(Greek mythology) son of Helios; killed when trying to drive his father's chariot and came too close to earth
Example of:
Greek deity
a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
2
n
type genus of the Phaethontidae
Synonyms:
genus Phaethon
Type of:
bird genus
a genus of birds
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