Bellerophon

noun

Bel·​ler·​o·​phon bə-ˈler-ə-fən How to pronounce Bellerophon (audio)
-ˌfän
: a legendary Greek hero noted for killing the Chimera

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin Bellerophōn, borrowed from Greek Bellerophôn

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bellerophon was in 1561

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“Bellerophon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bellerophon. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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