typhon
pronunciation
How to pronounce typhon in British English:
UK [ˈtaifɔn]
How to pronounce typhon in American English:
US [ˈtaɪˌfɑn]
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- Noun:
- (Greek mythology) a monster with a hundred heads and one of the whirlwinds; son of Typhoeus and Echidna; father of Cerberus and the Chimera and the Sphinx
Word Origin
- Typhon
- giant in Greek mythology; see typhoon.
Example
- 1. Kratos finally escapes from typhon 's lair and finds his new destination across the horizon .
- 2. Other typhon directors include admiral henry ulrich , former commander of us naval force 's europe , general sir jack deverell , former commander in chief allied forces northern europe and lord dannatt britain 's former chief of the general staff .