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noun • (Greek legend) a king in ancient Greece who offended Zeus and whose punishment was to roll a huge boulder to the top of a steep hill; each time the boulder neared the top it rolled back down and Sisyphus was forced to start again | ||||||||
| 47% | 9 | Like the mythological ordeal of pushing a boulder uphill | ||||||
adjective • of or relating to Sisyphus adjective satellite • both extremely effortful and futile | ||||||||
| 42% | 11 | Releases ephyra larvae | ||||||
noun • The young attached larva of Discophora in the stage when it resembles a hydroid, or actinian. | ||||||||
King Of Ephyra Condemned To Push A Boulder Uphill For Ever Crossword Clue
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SISYPHUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SISYPHUS
Updated: October 13, 2023
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