EPHIALTES

Etymology

Proper noun

Ephialtes

An Athenian political figure who pioneered an early form of democracy.

(Greek mythology) Either of two Giants.

Etymology

Noun

ephialtes (plural ephialtes)

(obsolete) an incubus; a nightmare

Source: Wiktionary


Eph`i*al"tes, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr.

Definition: The nightmare. Brande & C.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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