Ceyx

C3E1Y4X8
/ˈsiːɪks/

proper noun

A king who was transformed into a kingfisher, together with his wife Alcyone.

OriginAncient Greek Κήϋξ →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesA king who was transformed into a kingfisher, together with his wife Alcyone.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΚήϋξ
  2. EnglishCeyx

From Ancient Greek Κήϋξ (Kḗüx).

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