Antonyms for hydra

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hahy-druh

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaɪ drə

Definition of hydra

Origin : 1835, genus name of a freshwater polyp, from Greek Hydra, many-headed Lernaean water serpent slain by Hercules (this sense is attested in English from late 14c.), from hydor (genitive hydatos) "water" (see water (n.1)); related to Sanskrit udrah "aquatic animal" and Old English ottur "otter." Used figuratively for "any multiplicity of evils" [Johnson]. The fabulous beast's heads were said to grown back double when cut off, and the sea creature is said to be so called for its regenerative capabilities.

As in plague : noun disease that is widespread
As in plague : noun annoyance, curse
As in sea serpent : noun monster in body of water
As in dragon : noun monster
As in polyp : noun growth
As in curse : noun misfortune wished upon someone

Example sentences :

The diseases of a State are like the heads of a hydra; they multiply when they are cut off.
Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato

Slice off at a blow the head of this beast of rebellion, this hydra of heresy.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

The Crow is represented as standing on, and pecking at, the coils of Hydra.
Extract from : « A Field Book of the Stars » by William Tyler Olcott

Crater is situated at about the centre of Hydra and is on the meridian, April 26th.
Extract from : « A Field Book of the Stars » by William Tyler Olcott

Hydra is about 100° in length and reaches almost from Canis Minor to Libra.
Extract from : « A Field Book of the Stars » by William Tyler Olcott

Grief has been compared to a hydra, for every one that dies two are born.
Extract from : « Pearls of Thought » by Maturin M. Ballou

If it is not a Trust of transportation, it is only another head of the same Hydra.
Extract from : « The Octopus » by Frank Norris

But there was nothing about their appearance to suggest the heads of a hydra.
Extract from : « Following the Equator, Complete » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

It was a surprise to us that he retained the ancient name of Hydra House.
Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, June 3, 1914 » by Various

The gargouille or whirlpool, of Rouen, was but a modern edition of the hydra.
Extract from : « A World of Wonders » by Various

Synonyms for hydra

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