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noun • (Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait | ||||
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noun • a large constellation on the equator near Pisces and Aquarius | ||||
| 31% | 11 | Sea monster from Greek mythology | ||
noun • seahorses • a complex neural structure (shaped like a sea horse) consisting of grey matter and located on the floor of each lateral ventricle; intimately involved in motivation and emotion as part of the limbic system; has a central role in the formation of memories | ||||
Greek Sea Monster Who Devoured Sailors
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SCYLLA which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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Updated: October 13, 2023
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