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lernaean

adjective
ler·​nae·​an
variants: or less commonly lernean \ ˌlərˈnēən \

Definition of lernaean

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 usually capitalized : of or relating to Lerna, a wetland near Argos
2 [ New Latin Lernaea + English -an ] : of or relating to the genus Lernaea

lernaean

noun
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plural -s

Definition of lernaean (Entry 2 of 2)

: a crustacean of the genus Lernaea

History and Etymology for lernaean

Adjective

Latin Lernaeus of Lerna near ancient Argos (from Greek Lernaios, from Lernē Lerna) + English -an

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