Meanings
proper noun
- Greekhuman sciencesa mythical king who founded Argos
Origin
- Ancient GreekΔᾰνᾰός
- LatinDanaus
- EnglishDanaus
From Latin Danaus, from Ancient Greek Δᾰνᾰός (Dănăós).
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Danaus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Danaus
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Danaus,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Danaus.
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