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Genus Hippodamia

Noun - Zoology

Definition: A genus of small ladybird beetles known for their voracious appetite for aphids.

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The genus Hippodamia includes several species of ladybird beetles that are highly effective in controlling aphid populations in gardens.

Noun - Greek Mythology

Definition: A mythical character in Greek mythology, often associated with horses and chariot racing.

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In Greek mythology, Hippodamia was the wife of Pirithous, the King of the Lapiths, and her marriage to him resulted in a bloody battle between the Centaurs and Lapiths.