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Nemean Lion

US/ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/

Nemean Lion proper noun: a mythical lion of ancient Nemea that was invulnerable to attack by weapons and was slain by Hercules as one of his labours.

Proper noun (1)

Nemean Lion

  1. (Greek) A mythical lion of ancient Nemea that was invulnerable to attack by weapons and was slain by Hercules as one of his labours.

Proper noun (2) capitalized: Nemean lion

Nemean lion

  1. (alternative) Alternative form of Nemean Lion.

Forms of Nemean Lion

alternative formNemean lion

Questions about Nemean Lion

What does Nemean Lion mean?
Nemean Lion means a mythical lion of ancient Nemea that was invulnerable to attack by weapons and was slain by Hercules as one of his labours.
What part of speech is Nemean Lion?
Nemean Lion is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Nemean Lion?
Nemean Lion is pronounced /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ (US).

Words near Nemean Lion in the dictionary

  1. nembies
  2. nembutal
  3. nembutsu
  4. NEMCSA
  5. Nemean
  6. Nemean Lion
  7. Nemeans
  8. Nemec
  9. Nemecek
  10. Nemeceks
  11. nemegtosaurid

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