Definitions

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  • proper noun A taxonomic genus within the family Pandionidae — the osprey.
  • proper noun Greek mythology The name of two kings of Athens (Pandion I and Pandion II).

Etymologies

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Ancient Greek Πανδίων.

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Examples

  • Bertone has left industrial and business topics aside in an effort to launch what it called the Pandion concept.

    Auto Motto Vinod 2010

  • The lovers wandered through the garden, suffused with delicate scents, and Owen told her of the legend of the nightingale and the swallow, a legend coming down from some barbaric age, from a king called Pandion, who, despite his wife's beauty, fell in love with her sister, and ravished her in some town in Thessaly, the name of which

    Sister Teresa 1892

  • Bertone offers up an Alfa coupe of similar size called the Pandion, or sea hawk.

    post-gazette.com - News 2010

  • The Pandion is the first car produced by Mike Robinson in his new role as Design and Brand Director at Bertone.

    Top Speed Simona Alina 2010

  • Beneath what iceberg the "Pandion" found her grave none can tell.

    Run to Earth A Novel 1875

  • The "Pandion" sailed in that gray cheerless morning, her white sails gleaming ghastly athwart the chill mists of the river, and so vanished for ever Victor Carrington from the eyes of all men, save those who went with him.

    Run to Earth A Novel 1875

  • The "Pandion" was to leave Gravesend at five o'clock next morning.

    Run to Earth A Novel 1875

  • The scissor doors are inspired by the wings of birds of prey ( 'Pandion' is the scientific name for an Osprey) and can detach from the body in case of roll-overs.

    Car Body Design - News 2010

  • The osprey, Pandion haliaetus, is an aquatic bird of prey, a medium-sized, brown and white raptor found all over the world.

    The Dream Machine Richard Whittle 2010

  • The osprey, Pandion haliaetus, is an aquatic bird of prey, a medium-sized, brown and white raptor found all over the world.

    The Dream Machine Richard Whittle 2010

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