Amphitryon

[ am-fi-tree-uh n ]

/ æmˈfɪ tri ən /

noun Classical Mythology.

the husband of the virtuous Alcmene, whom Zeus seduced by assuming the form of Amphitryon, resulting in the birth of Hercules.

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Examples from the Web for amphitryon

Oh, for one hour of this power, and the Amphitryon be blowed!
Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 101, August 15, 1891|Various
Thenceforward the opinion of my amphitryon was settled in my favour!
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
Amphitryon and Alcmena both stand mute, and know not how to take it.
Dryden's Works (8 of 18): Amphitryon; King Arthur; Cleomenes; Love Triumphant|John Dryden
Let the cholerick Amphitryon speak; and let the peaceable hold his peace.
Dryden's Works (8 of 18): Amphitryon; King Arthur; Cleomenes; Love Triumphant|John Dryden

Has some malignant vapour in your mind, Amphitryon, clouded the truth of last night's return?
Amphitryon|Moliere

British Dictionary definitions for amphitryon

Amphitryon

/ (æmˈfɪtrɪən) /

noun

Greek myth the grandson of Perseus and husband of Alcmene

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