Lynceus

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proper noun

Any of a number of characters in Greek mythology; see Wikipedia article.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesAny of a number of characters in Greek mythology; see Wikipedia article.
  2. A crater on Janus, a moon of Saturn.

Origin

(crater): Named after Lynceus of Messenia in the legend of Castor and Pollux.

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Cite this entry
APA

Lynceus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lynceus

MLA

“Lynceus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lynceus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Lynceus,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Lynceus.

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