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ATLANTIDES
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(Greek mythology) group of 3 to 7 nymphs who guarded the golden apples that Gaea gave as a wedding gift to Hera
Synonyms:
Atlantides; Hesperides
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Atlantides" is a kind of...):
nymph ((classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden)
Domain category:
Greek mythology (the mythology of the ancient Greeks)