calypso Sentence Examples
- In Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," the nymph **Calypso** held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years.
- The island of **Calypso** was known for its lush vegetation and blooming flowers.
- **Calypso** attempted to tempt Odysseus to stay with her forever, offering him immortality and eternal youth.
- Despite the beauty and comfort of **Calypso's** island, Odysseus yearned to return home to his family.
- The **calypso** is a genre of Caribbean music known for its upbeat tempo and lively rhythms.
- The lyrics of **calypso** often tell stories of everyday life, love, and social commentary.
- Traditional **calypso** music features instruments like the steel pan, drums, and guitar.
- Harry Belafonte, a renowned singer, is known for popularizing the **calypso** sound internationally.
- The term **calypso** can also refer to a type of butterfly found in the Caribbean islands.
- Scientists are studying the unique adaptations of the **calypso** butterfly to its tropical environment.
calypso Meaning
calypso (n)
rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
(Greek mythology) the sea nymph who detained Odysseus for seven years
calypso (n.)
A small and beautiful species of orchid, having a flower variegated with purple, pink, and yellow. It grows in cold and wet localities in the northern part of the United States. The borealis is the only orchid which reaches 68
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rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf, (Greek mytho
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In Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey," the nymph **Calypso** held Odysseus captive on her island for seven years.
The island of **Calypso** was known for its lush vegetation and blooming flowers.
**Calypso** attempted to tempt Odysseus to stay with her forever, offering him immortality and eternal youth.
Despite the beauty and comfort of **Calypso's** island, Odysseus yearned to return home to his family.
