Eos

See also: eos, Éos, -eos, and E&Os

Translingual

Etymology

From Latin Eos, from Ancient Greek Ἠώς (Ēṓs, Dawn), likely in reference to its red color.

Proper noun

Eos f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Psittaculidae – certain lories of Indonesia with predominantly red plumage and blue, purple or black markings.

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ἠώς (Ēṓs) or ἕως (héōs, dawn).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈiːɒs/

Proper noun

Eos

  1. (Greek mythology) The Greek goddess of the dawn; daughter of Hyperion and Theia, sister of Helios and Selene, wife of Astraeus (god of the dusk), and mother of the four Anemoi ("Winds"), and the five Astra Planeta ("Wandering Stars/Planets"). Her Roman counterpart is Aurora.
  2. (poetic) the dawn

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Proper noun

Eos f

  1. Eos (Greek goddess)
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