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Meaning of hydra

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hydra

Pronunciation:/ˈhaɪdɹə/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera, having a naked cylindrical body and an oral opening surrounded by tentacles.

  2. A dragon-like creature with many heads and the ability to regrow them when maimed.

  3. A complex, multifarious problem or situation that cannot be solved easily and rapidly.