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Acis

[ ey-sis ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.
  1. the lover of Galatea, killed by Polyphemus out of jealousy.


Acis

/ ˈeɪsɪs /

noun

  1. Greek myth a Sicilian shepherd and the lover of the nymph Galatea. In jealousy, Polyphemus crushed him with a huge rock, and his blood was turned by Galatea into a river
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

Galatea did not return the Cyclops's affection, however, for she loved the river god Acis.

As the blood of Acis crept in a stream from under the rock it grew paler and paler until it turned into water.

The part of Acis by Mr. Mountier, being the first time of his appearing in character on any stage.

Ubi cnstitre5 inter dus acis, Gallus nsem cum ingent sonit in arma Mnli dicit.

The blood of Acis was changed into a river of the same name at the foot of mount Etna.

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