noun
hydra
A many-headed mythical monster that regrows severed heads.
The hydra grows two new heads whenever one is severed.
Etymology
Greek hydra named a water serpent. In mythology, the name identifies the many-headed monster whose severed heads regenerate.
More examples
- The hero raises his sword as the hydra approaches.
- The story describes a hydra with nine snapping heads.
- The investigation becomes a hydra: each answer raises two more questions.
Forms
hydra · hydras