Helios

noun

He·​li·​os ˈhē-lē-əs How to pronounce Helios (audio)
-(ˌ)ōs
: the god of the sun in Greek mythology compare sol

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Notably, the company unveiled a full-server rack called Helios that enables thousands of the chips to be tied together. Salvador Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 June 2025 Operator Viking Line has unveiled the first details of its upcoming Helios vessel. New Atlas, 13 June 2025 The Helios will be a new rack architecture based on the latest AMD technology for processing, AI, and networking. Jim McGregor, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 The company is developing a larger vehicle, named Helios, that could meaningfully improve the ability of SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy to transport large payloads to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations in the Solar System. Stephen Clark – Jun 6, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Helios

Word History

Etymology

Greek Hēlios

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Helios was in 1829

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“Helios.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Helios. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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