English Explanatory Dictionary

Amphitryon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A host or entertainer.

Word forms

Amphitryon Amphitryons

Etymology

Named after Amphitryon in Molière's comedy, who gives a great dinner. Amphitryon in Greek mythology was the husband of Alcmene, who was deceived by Zeus in her husband's semblance and so became the mother of Hercules.

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