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单词 eurus
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Eurus

[ yoor-uhs, yur- ]
/ ˈyʊər əs, ˈyɜr- /

noun

the ancient Greek personification of the east wind.
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Words nearby Eurus

Eurotax, Eurotrack, Eurotunnel, Eurovision, eurozone, Eurus, eury-, Euryale, Eurybates, eurybath, eurybathic
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Example sentences from the Web for Eurus

  • And again, the south-east wind (Eurus), which is opposite to the north-west wind (Argestes), from the commencement of winter.

    The Geography of Strabo, Volume I (of 3)|Strabo
  • Eurus has good reason for self-congratulation on carrying this remarkable bit of composition.

    Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922|Howard Phillips Lovecraft
  • Eurus, the east wind, was a young man full of impetuous and lively motion.

    Stories of Old Greece and Rome|Emilie Kip Baker
  • An excellent example is set by Mrs. Jordan, whose newly established Eurus comes so opportunely.

    Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922|Howard Phillips Lovecraft

British Dictionary definitions for Eurus

Eurus
/ (ˈjʊərəs) /

noun

Greek myth the east or southeast wind personified

Word Origin for Eurus

Latin, from Greek euros
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