Pholus

/ (ˈfəuləs) /

noun

a large astronomical object, some 2000 km in diameter, discovered in 1991. Its elliptical orbit around the earth, between the orbits of Neptune and Saturn, has a period of 93 years. It has been classified as an asteroid although it lies outside the main asteroid belt

Example sentences from the Web for pholus

But Hercules was feeling fairly worn out in spirit, and Pholus failed to cheer him.

Gods and Heroes |R. E. Francillon
On his wanderings in search of this adventure he came to the dwelling of Pholus, the son of Silenus.

Myths and Legends of All Nations |Various
Down went Centaur after Centaur, till those who were uninjured galloped away panic-stricken, Pholus himself being among the slain.

Gods and Heroes |R. E. Francillon
When Hercules from the pursuit of the other Centaurs returned to the dwelling of Pholus he found him also dead.

Myths and Legends of All Nations |Various

Here he halted at the dwelling of one of the Centaurs, Pholus, who received him kindly.

Gods and Heroes |R. E. Francillon

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Pholus

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