PHAETON


Meaning of PHAETON in English

[ 'feɪt(ə)n ]

■ noun

1》 historical a light, open four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.

2》 US a vintage touring car.

Origin

C18: from Fr. phaéton , via L. from Phaethōn , son of the sun god Helios in Greek mythology.

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