Anax
[ an-aks ]
/ ˈæn æks /
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noun Classical Mythology.
one of the Gigantes and father of Asterius.
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How to use Anax in a sentence
In Anax junius the basal part of the abdomen in the male is a vivid ultra-marine blue, and in the female grass-green.
I am indebted to this naturalist for the following facts on Hetærina, Anax, and Gomphus.
He would not have me come to meet you, and when I started followed close behind, until Anax got between us.
A King of Tyre|James M. Ludlow