Cydippe

Translingual

Proper noun

Cydippe

1. A taxonomic genus within the order Cydippida – certain ctenophores.

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek Κυδίππη (Kudíppē)

Proper noun

Cydippe (Greek mythology)

1. One of the nereids.
2. The daughter of the nymph Hegetoria and Ochimus, king of Rhodes.
3. The mother of Cleobis and Biton.
4. An Athenian girl who was obliged to marry Acontius.