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deucalion

Deu·ca·li·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo-key-lee-uh n, dyoo-]
    • /duˈkeɪ li ən, dyu-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo-key-lee-uh n, dyoo-]
    • /duˈkeɪ li ən, dyu-/

Definitions of deucalion word

  • noun deucalion the son of Prometheus and, with his wife Pyrrha, the only survivor on earth of a flood sent by Zeus (Deucalion's flood). Together, they were allowed to repopulate the world by throwing stones over their shoulders, which became men and women 3
  • noun deucalion a son of Prometheus: he and his wife, Pyrrha, were the only survivors of a great flood sent by Zeus 3
  • noun deucalion a son of Prometheus who survived the Deluge to regenerate the human race. 1

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deucalion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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