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Hydra

From Greek Ὕδρα, "water serpent", sharing a root with hydor, "water".

Meaning and origin

Hydra is the Greek word for "water serpent", built on the same root as hydor, "water".

How to pronounce Hydra

English (US)HY-druh /ˈhaɪdrə/

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