NESSUS


Meaning of NESSUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈne-səs ]

noun

Etymology: Latin, from Greek Nessos

Date: 14th century

: a centaur slain by Hercules for trying to carry away Hercules' wife but avenged by means of a poisoned garment that causes Hercules to die in torment

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