Machaon

M3A1C3H4A1O1N1
/məˈkeɪ.ən/

proper noun

A healer and a son of Asclepius and Epione.

OriginAncient Greek Μαχάων →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesA healer and a son of Asclepius and Epione.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΜαχάων
  2. EnglishMachaon

From Ancient Greek Μαχάων (Makháōn).

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Translations

Ancient Greek Μαχάων
  • Μαχάων (Makháōn)son of Asclepius
Greek Μαχάων
  • Μαχάων (Macháon)son of Asclepius
Russian Махао́н
  • Махао́н (Maxaón)son of Asclepius
Cite this entry
APA

Machaon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Machaon

MLA

“Machaon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Machaon. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Machaon,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Machaon.

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