orpheus

noun /'ɔrfiəs/

Definition
(Greek mythology) a great musician; when his wife Eurydice died he went to Hades to get her back but failed
Example
The word 'orpheus' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
4
Length
7

Word Statistics

Length
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble Score
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