Associations to the word «Arethusa»

Wiktionary

ARETHUSA, noun. A bog orchid, of the genus Arethusa, having a magenta flower; the dragon's mouth.
ARETHUSA, proper noun. (Greek god) Arethusa; a nereid nymph, who became a fountain.
ARETHUSA, proper noun. (Greek god) Arethusa; one of the Hesperides nymphs.
ARETHUSA, proper noun. (astronomy) Short for 95 Arethusa, a main belt asteroid.

Dictionary definition

ARETHUSA, noun. Any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers.

Wise words

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