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apollo

noun

Simple meaning

A very handsome young man.

Pronunciation

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uhpahloh

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əˈpɑloʊ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A very handsome young man.

  2. entomology

    Any of several papilionid butterflies of the genus Parnassius, especially Parnassius apollo of Eurasia (also known as the mountain apollo).

  3. with "the"

    Apollo Theater, a music hall in New York City associated with African-American performers.

  4. A butterfly of species Parnassius apollo, a large swallowtail with black and red spots on white wings.

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