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leander

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun leander has 1 sense
  1. Leander - (Greek mythology) a youth beloved of Hero who drowned in a storm in the Hellespont on one of his nightly visits to see her
    --1 is a kind of
    mythical being

Definitions from the Web

Term: Leander

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

  1. A person's name.
  2. In Greek mythology, a youth of Abydos who swam across the Hellespont every night to visit his lover Hero.
  3. A genus of climbing shrubs.

Usage:

  • Personal Name:
    1. Leander always finds a way to make people around him smile.
    2. My friend Leander is an exceptional painter.
  • Greek Mythology:
    1. Leander's legendary tale of forbidden love with Hero has captivated numerous generations.
    2. The story of Leander showcases the power of love conquering all obstacles.
  • Climbing Shrubs:
    1. The vibrant flowers of the Leander genus make it a popular choice for gardens.
    2. I bought a beautiful Leander plant to grow on the trellis in my backyard.

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