noun
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name of a mythological king.
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(fig.) a man who is unable to make a choice between two options or is in a helpless or awkward situation caused by indecision.
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any of leaping, plant-eating orthopteran insects of various families, esp. of Acrididae, with powerful hind legs adapted for jumping; a gross-hopper.
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a cat.
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the male of the bird Cuculus melanoleucus, fabled to live only upon rain drops.
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a small southern constellation near the celestial pole containing Coalsack; the Southern Cross; the Crux.