Helios

noun

He·​li·​os ˈhē-lē-əs How to pronounce Helios (audio)
-(ˌ)ōs
: the god of the sun in Greek mythology compare sol

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The small asteroid, which is little more than 3 miles in diameter, approaches so close to the sun that it was named for the son of the sun-god Helios, who in Greek mythology lost control of his father's chariot and set the Earth ablaze. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 The small asteroid is named for the Greek mythology character who drove the Sun god Helios' chariot because of the asteroid's close approach to the Sun, according to NASA. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024 The small asteroid, which is more than 3 miles in diameter, approaches so close to the sun that it was named for the son of the sun-god Helios, who in Greek mythology lost control of his father's chariot and set the Earth ablaze. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024 Rick Hammell is the Founder and CEO of Helios, a workforce management provider simplifying how businesses manage global people operations. Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Helios 

Word History

Etymology

Greek Hēlios

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Helios was in 1829

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“Helios.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Helios. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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