Orthrus

Translingual

Proper noun

Orthrus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Salticidae – jumping spiders.

Further reading

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ὄρθρος (Órthros).

Proper noun

Orthrus

  1. (Greek mythology) A two-headed dog who guarded Geryon's cattle and was killed by Heracles.

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