triton (Meaning)
triton (n)
(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon
the largest moon of Neptune
tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells
small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia
triton (n.)
A fabled sea demigod, the son of Neptune and Amphitrite, and the trumpeter of Neptune. He is represented by poets and painters as having the upper part of his body like that of a man, and the lower part like that of a fish. He often has a trumpet made of a shell.
Any one of many species of marine gastropods belonging to and allied genera, having a stout spiral shell, often handsomely colored and ornamented with prominent varices. Some of the species are among the largest of all gastropods. Called also trumpet shell, and sea trumpet.
Any one of numerous species of aquatic salamanders. The common European species are Hemisalamandra cristata, Molge palmata, and M. alpestris, a red-bellied species common in Switzerland. The most common species of the United States is Diemyctylus viridescens. See Illust. under Salamander.
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triton Sentence Examples
- The majestic triton, an oceanic guardian, surged through the waves with formidable speed.
- Triton's powerful horn echoed through the depths, summoning his fellow sea creatures to the surface.
- In ancient myths, Triton was depicted as a half-man, half-fish deity who controlled the calm seas.
- The triton's melodious call lured sailors to their doom, their ships crashing into treacherous rocks.
- Researchers marveled at the triton's intricate courtship ritual, involving elaborate leaps and mesmerizing displays of color.
- The triton served as a symbol of naval power and authority, adorned on royal crests and military uniforms.
- Scientists discovered that the triton's venom possessed unique medicinal properties, promising potential advancements in healthcare.
- The solitary triton patrolled its underwater territory, protecting its habitat from intruders.
- The triton's sleek, streamlined body allowed it to glide effortlessly through the water.
- As the sun dipped below the horizon, the triton's luminescent scales cast an ethereal glow upon the surrounding ocean.
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(Greek mythology) a sea god; son of Poseidon, the largest moon of Neptune, tropical marine gastropods having beautifully colored spiral shells, small usually br
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The majestic triton, an oceanic guardian, surged through the waves with formidable speed.
Triton's powerful horn echoed through the depths, summoning his fellow sea creatures to the surface.
In ancient myths, Triton was depicted as a half-man, half-fish deity who controlled the calm seas.
The triton's melodious call lured sailors to their doom, their ships crashing into treacherous rocks.
