gordius (Meaning)
gordius (n)
legendary king of ancient Phrygia who was said to be responsible for the Gordian knot
gordius (n.)
A genus of long, slender, nematoid worms, parasitic in insects until near maturity, when they leave the insect, and live in water, in which they deposit their eggs; -- called also hair eel, hairworm, and hair snake, from the absurd, but common and widely diffused, notion that they are metamorphosed horsehairs.
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gordius Sentence Examples
- The Gordian knot, a legendary puzzle, was reportedly tied by King Gordius.
- The Gordius quercivorus beetle is a species of Jewel Beetle native to Europe.
- Alexander the Great famously used his sword to cut through the Gordius knot.
- Gordius aquaticus is a species of Nematode that is a parasite of insects.
- The Gordian knot has become a metaphor for a complex problem that requires an unconventional solution.
- Gordius giganteus is a species of Nematode that is found in freshwater habitats.
- The Gordius knot is often used as a symbol of unity and power.
- The Gordius caulina species of Nematode is a pest of strawberries.
- The Gordian knot is a central theme in the legend of Alexander the Great.
- Gordius are a genus of Nematodes that are found in a variety of habitats.
FAQs About the word gordius
legendary king of ancient Phrygia who was said to be responsible for the Gordian knotA genus of long, slender, nematoid worms, parasitic in insects until near m
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The Gordian knot, a legendary puzzle, was reportedly tied by King Gordius.
The Gordius quercivorus beetle is a species of Jewel Beetle native to Europe.
Alexander the Great famously used his sword to cut through the Gordius knot.
Gordius aquaticus is a species of Nematode that is a parasite of insects.
