hydra hydra /ˈhaɪdrə/
noun
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Small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp
(
hydra
)
small tubular solitary freshwater hydrozoan polyp
While examining pond water under the microscope, I was fascinated to observe a tiny hydra extending its tentacles.
While examining pond water under the microscope, I was fascinated to observe a tiny hydra extending its tentacles.
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Trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality
(
hydra
)
trouble that cannot be overcome by a single effort because of its many aspects or its persistent and pervasive quality
We may be facing a hydra that defies any easy solution
we may be facing a hydra that defies any easy solution
Hydra
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A long faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer
(
Hydra
, Snake
)
a long faint constellation in the Southern Hemisphere near the equator stretching between Virgo and Cancer
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(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones
(
Hydra
, Lernaean Hydra
)
(Greek mythology) monster with nine heads; when struck off each head was replaced by two new ones
Hydra was slain by Hercules
Hydra was slain by Hercules