Cydippe

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Cydippe

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

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek Κυδίππη (Kudíppē).

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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.