Melampus

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/mɪˈlæm.pəs/

proper noun

A legendary soothsayer and healer, originally of Pylos, who ruled at Argos.

OriginAncient Greek Μελάμπους →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesA legendary soothsayer and healer, originally of Pylos, who ruled at Argos.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΜελάμπους
  2. EnglishMelampus

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μελάμπους (Melámpous).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with Melampus

hippocampus
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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