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单词 alectryon
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Definition of alectryon in English:

alectryon

noun əˈlɛktrɪən
rare, poetic
  • (A name for) a cock.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From ancient Greek ἀλεκτρυών (name for) a cock from ἀλέκτωρ cock + -ών, suffix forming nouns, perhaps after ἀλκυών or Γηρυών, name of a mythical monster.

Definition of alectryon in US English:

alectryon

nounəˈlɛktrɪən
rare, poetic
  • (A name for) a cock.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From ancient Greek ἀλεκτρυών (name for) a cock from ἀλέκτωρ cock + -ών, suffix forming nouns, perhaps after ἀλκυών or Γηρυών, name of a mythical monster.

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