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HESPERIDES
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• HESPERIDES (noun)
The noun HESPERIDES has 1 sense:
1. (Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera
Familiarity information: HESPERIDES used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
(Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Atlantides; Hesperides
Hypernyms ("Hesperides" is a kind of...):
nymph ((classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden)
Domain category:
Greek mythology (the mythology of the ancient Greeks)
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