"Stentor" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Latin Stentōr, from Ancient Greek Στέντωρ (Sténtōr). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|Stentōr||}} Latin Stentōr, {{der|en|grc|Στέντωρ|}} Ancient Greek Στέντωρ (Sténtōr) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Stentor
  1. A herald in the Iliad celebrated for his loud voice.
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  2. (astronomy) The Jovian asteroid 2146 Stentor. Derived forms: stentorian, stentorious
    Sense id: en-Stentor-en-name-IINDGo2g Categories (other): Astronomy, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries, Individuals Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 90 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 15 85 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 10 90 Disambiguation of Individuals: 4 96 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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