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melampus

Me·lam·pus
M m

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-lam-puh s]
    • /məˈlæm pəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-lam-puh s]
    • /məˈlæm pəs/

Definition of melampus word

  • noun melampus the first seer and healer: his ears were licked by serpents he had raised, enabling him to understand the speech and wisdom of animals. 1

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Parts of speech for Melampus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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melampus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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