Cyclops (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Greek mythology) one of a group of giants having a single eye in the middle of their forehead.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Polyphemus was a notorious Cyclops and son of Poseidon, featured prominently in Homer's Odyssey.
- According to Greek mythology, the Cyclops were massive and intimidating, serving the powerful god Hephaestus.
- One of the twelve labors set before Hercules by King Eurystheus involved confronting a group of aggressive Cyclops.
- While visiting Sicily, the protagonist in the story was especially captivated by stories about a solitary and intelligent Cyclops who stood 5 stories high.
- Upon reviewing artistic renditions, modern adaptations portrayed Polyphemus and fellow Cyclops living lives near mythical giants from stories retold during countless traditions worldwide throughout early art.scalablytyped
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Meaning 2
Minute free-swimming freshwater copepod having a large median eye and pear-shaped body and long antennae used in swimming; important in some food chains and as intermediate hosts of parasitic worms that affect man e.g. Guinea worms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scientists studied the tiny cyclops that inhabited the freshwater lake to understand their role in the ecosystem.
- Cyclops play a crucial role in the food chain serving as a primary food source for various aquatic organisms.
- In addition to their ecological importance, cyclops are also intermediate hosts for several parasitic worms that can affect humans.
- The researchers found that the pear-shaped body of the cyclops allowed it to swim efficiently through the water.
- The large median eye of the cyclops catches the attention of scientists studying the unique features of this tiny creature.