Di·os·cu·ri (d - s ky -r , d-sky r)pl.n. Greek Mythology Castor and Pollux, the twin sons of Leda and brothers of Helen and Clytemnestra, who were transformed by Zeus into the constellation Gemini. [Greek Dioskouroi : Dios, genitive of Zeus, Zeus; see dyeu- in Indo-European roots + kouroi, pl. of kouros, boy; see ker-2 in Indo-European roots.] |
Dioscuri [ˌdaɪɒsˈkjʊərɪ]
pl n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) the Greek name for Castor and Pollux when considered together
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