Rhoecus

American  

[ree-kuhs] / ˈri kəs /

noun

1. flourished 6th century b.c., Greek sculptor and architect.

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Example Sentences

But Rhoecus met some companions and forgot all about the bee, so much so that when he heard one buzzing he drove it away and hurt it.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

And straightway she vanished, and Rhoecus could see nothing but the green glooms beneath the shadowy oak.

From Good Stories for Holidays by Olcott, Frances Jenkins

Beauteous nymph," answered Rhoecus, with a flutter at the heart, "surely nothing will satisfy the craving of my soul save to be with thee forever.

From Good Stories for Holidays by Olcott, Frances Jenkins

Then Rhoecus beat his breast and groaned aloud.

From Good Stories for Holidays by Olcott, Frances Jenkins

It sounded like the gentle sighing of the wind through the leaves; and while Rhoecus paused bewildered to listen, again he heard the murmur like a soft breeze:— "Rhoecus!"

From Good Stories for Holidays by Olcott, Frances Jenkins