Ty-pho′e-an
,
[L.
Typhoius
, from
Typhoeus
, Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK].]
Of or pertaining to Typhoeus
(tī̍-fō′ūs)
, the fabled giant of Greek mythology, having a hundred heads; resembling Typhoeus.
☞ Sometimes incorrectly written and pronounced Ty-phœ˝an, or Ty-phe˝an.