Alpheus

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Al·phe·us

noun \al-ˈfē-əs\

Definition of ALPHEUS

: a Greek river-god who pursues the nymph Arethusa and is finally united with her

Origin of ALPHEUS

Latin, from Greek Alpheios
First Known Use: 1567

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