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Arion

American  
[uh-rahy-uhn] / əˈraɪ ən /

noun

  1. flourished 7th century b.c., Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.

  2. Classical Mythology. a winged horse often believed to be the offspring of Poseidon and Demeter.


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“One of my favorites is Arion from Third Eye Blind,” Domrose says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Research from Icelandic bank Arion showed that the airline’s collapse could mean 16 percent fewer tourists next year.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2019

ARION’S PLAY: Last season, Air Force QB Arion Worthman made his first career start at Army and went six of nine through the air for 195 yards and a touchdown, while rushing for 63 yards.

From Washington Times • Nov. 3, 2017

His survivors include his wife, Janet Iffland, and three sons, Anton, Arion and Patrick.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2016

When they reached the hilltop above the Caldecott Tunnel, Arion shuddered like a broken car and came to a stop, his chest heaving.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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