Hesperides
plural noun
Hes·per·i·des
he-ˈsper-ə-ˌdēz 
1
: a legendary garden at the western extremity of the world producing golden apples
2
: the nymphs in classical mythology who guard with the aid of a dragon a garden in which golden apples grow
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In Greek myth, the Hesperides were maidens who guarded golden apples that, once eaten, promised everlasting life.
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“Hesperides.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hesperides. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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