peneus

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Noun peneus has 1 sense

Peneus, genus Peneus - type genus of the family Peneidae
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Peneidae, family Peneidae
--₁ has members: tropical prawn

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peneus

Definition:

Peneus is a noun referring to a river of Thessaly in northeastern Greece. It was said to be the father of the nymphs and the god of the river.

Senses:

1. Proper Noun:

In Greek mythology, Peneus was the river god who presided over the eponymous river in Thessaly.

Example sentence: According to legend, the nymphs were born from the waters of Peneus.

2. Noun:

Peneus can also refer to the river itself, located in Thessaly, northeastern Greece.

Example sentence: The Peneus river is known for its picturesque landscapes and crystal-clear waters.

3. Adjective:

Peneus, as an adjective, can describe something related to or resembling the Peneus river.

Example sentence: The artist captured the Peneus aesthetic in her landscape painting.