Cephalus
noun
the husband of Procris.
Cephalus
American
[sef-uh-luhs]
/ ˈsɛf ə ləs /
noun
Classical Mythology.
-cephalus
British
combining form
Etymology
Origin of -cephalus
New Latin -cephalus; see -cephalic
Example Sentences
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This malicious suggestion drove Cephalus mad with jealousy.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Procris had given Cephalus a javelin that never failed to strike what it was aimed at.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Cephalus, however, had quickly come to his senses and realized the poor part he had played.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Cephalus looking keenly around saw something move in the thicket ahead and threw the javelin.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Yes, but as old Cephalus once heard Sophocles say, the least of us know that love is a cruel and terrible master.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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