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hydra-headed
[ hahy-druh-hed-id ]
/ ˈhaɪ drəˌhɛd ɪd /
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adjective
containing many problems, difficulties, or obstacles.
having many branches, divisions, facets, etc.
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Origin of hydra-headed
First recorded in 1590–1600
Words nearby hydra-headed
hydnocarpic acid, hydr-, hydra, hydracid, hydragogue, hydra-headed, hydralazine, hydramine, hydrangea, hydrant, hydranth
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