A male given name, of mostly historical usage.
Used in a Sentence
alpheus
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for alpheus.
Editorial note
I love Alpheus claws, being so hard and so peculiar they are super-easy to detect and identify.
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Quick take
A male given name, of mostly historical usage.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of alpheus gathered in one view.
(Greek mythology) The god or personification of the river Alpheus.
(Greek mythology) A river in Hades.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for alpheus.
noun
A male given name, of mostly historical usage.
noun
(Greek mythology) The god or personification of the river Alpheus.
noun
(Greek mythology) A river in Hades.
Example sentences
I love Alpheus claws, being so hard and so peculiar they are super-easy to detect and identify.
I've started reading Latin texts, so many of which are not translated, with alpheus reading tools.
> "Commissioner Alpheus Felch recalled that one bank's "cash reserves" consisted of boxes of nails and glass topped with silver coins." Pithy!
Quote examples
> "Commissioner Alpheus Felch recalled that one bank's "cash reserves" consisted of boxes of nails and glass topped with silver coins." Pithy!
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use alpheus in a sentence?
I love Alpheus claws, being so hard and so peculiar they are super-easy to detect and identify.
What does alpheus mean?
A male given name, of mostly historical usage.
What part of speech is alpheus?
alpheus is commonly used as noun.