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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Highlights include a gold oak wreath from the 4th century BC, a feline Egyptian deity, and a bust of Helios with contemporary gold sun rays. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 No, but Universal Helios Grand Hotel is adjacent to Epic Universe and has its own entrance at the back of Celestial Park. Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 June 2025 Notably, the company unveiled a full-server rack called Helios that enables thousands of the chips to be tied together. Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 June 2025 Operator Viking Line has unveiled the first details of its upcoming Helios vessel. New Atlas, 13 June 2025 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 12 Jul. 2025.

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