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Orpheus Orpheus /ˈɔrfiːəs/

noun

(Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed ( Orpheus )
(Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed
Grieving his wife's death, Orpheus played sorrowful tunes and attempted to retrieve her from the underworld.
Grieving his wife's death, Orpheus played sorrowful tunes and attempted to retrieve her from the underworld.

shaman shaman /ˈʃeɪmən/

noun

In societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination ( priest-doctor , shaman )
in societies practicing shamanism: one acting as a medium between the visible and spirit worlds; practices sorcery for healing or divination

hovea hovea /hoʊˈviːə/

noun

Any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets ( hovea , purple pea )
any of several attractive evergreen shrubs of Australia grown for their glossy deep green foliage and flowers in rich blues and intense violets

beggarman beggarman /ˈbɛgərmæn/

noun

A man who is a beggar ( beggarman )
a man who is a beggar
The old beggarman sang a tune of his younger days.
The old beggarman sang a tune of his younger days.

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