Associations to the word «Ascalaphus»

Wiktionary

ASCALAPHUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the Ascalaphidae family   — split-eyed owlflies.
ASCALAPHUS, proper noun. (Greek mythology) The orchardist of Hades, changed into a screech-owl by Demeter for telling Hades that Persephone had eaten pomegranate seeds

Wise words

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