Arion
Americannoun
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flourished 7th century b.c., Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb.
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Classical Mythology. a winged horse often believed to be the offspring of Poseidon and Demeter.
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The plane was a single-engine Arion Lightning and had two people aboard, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2022
Research from Icelandic bank Arion showed that the airline’s collapse could mean 16 percent fewer tourists next year.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2019
Early on in the Joyce wars, in fact, Arion Press issued a new edition of “Ulysses” that included some of the preliminary Kidd edits.
From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2018
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
Arion raced out of nowhere, circling the mob so quickly he created a sandstorm, showering the nymphs in white lime, spraying their eyes.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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