TANTALUS


Meaning of TANTALUS in English

I. ˈtant ə ləs, ˈtaan-

Etymology: New Latin, from Tantalus, mythical king

synonym of mycteria

II. noun

( -es )

Etymology: after Tantalus — more at tantalize

: a locked case or cellaret for wines and liquors having the contents visible but not obtainable without a key

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