hydra-headed
[hahy-druh-hed-id]
- 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
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Examples from the Web for hydra-headed
Historical Examples
One after another was sent to pot; but, hydra-headed, still they come!
For months he has been battling with the hydra-headed brood.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the GalatiansG. G. Findlay
Ah, he was certain that this time the hydra-headed one should not overcome him.
The Carpet from BagdadHarold MacGrath
I have stood alone in my opposition to that hydra-headed monster, Popery.
Popery! As it Was and as it IsWilliam Hogan
Mr. Black reasons in this way: There was a hydra-headed monster.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12)Robert G. Ingersoll