Etymology

Polycaon

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Today it means: The son of Lelex, king of Laconia, by the Naiad nymph, Cleochareia. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Πολυκάων
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromΠολυκάων
  2. English todayPolycaon

Ancient Greek Πολυκάων (Polukáōn, literally “much-burning”)

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