phalaris (Meaning)
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phalaris (n)
a genus of grasses with broad leaves and a dense spike of flowers
Synonyms & Antonyms of phalaris
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phalaris Sentence Examples
- The phalaris bird is known for its distinctive call, often described as a piercing whistle.
- Phalaris was a genus of aquatic plants that flourished in ancient times.
- The phalaris paradox is a mathematical puzzle involving sets of numbers with paradoxical properties.
- The Phalaris doctrine, promoted by Francesco Petrarca, held that Plato's philosophy influenced Christianity.
- Phalaris minor is a species of annual grass commonly found in Mediterranean regions.
- Phalaris arundinacea, also known as reed canary grass, is an invasive species that can thrive in wetlands and other moist environments.
- The Phalaris bronze statue, discovered in Greece, is a renowned artifact depicting a young athlete.
- Phalaris, the tyrant of Agrigento in ancient Sicily, was known for his brutal reign.
- The phalaris bull was a torture device used to execute criminals by burning them alive.
- Phalaris canariensis, commonly known as birdseed grass, is cultivated for its seeds used as bird food.
FAQs About the word phalaris
a genus of grasses with broad leaves and a dense spike of flowers
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The phalaris bird is known for its distinctive call, often described as a piercing whistle.
Phalaris was a genus of aquatic plants that flourished in ancient times.
The phalaris paradox is a mathematical puzzle involving sets of numbers with paradoxical properties.
The Phalaris doctrine, promoted by Francesco Petrarca, held that Plato's philosophy influenced Christianity.
