‖n. pl. [ NL. See Hydra. ] (Zool.) The group of hydroids to which the fresh-water hydras belong. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;. ] (Gr. Antiq.) A water jar; esp., one with a large rounded body, a small neck, and three handles. Some of the most beautiful Greek vases are of this form. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, of the water, fr.