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phaëton
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phaëton, n. [F. phaéton a kind of carriage, fr. Phaéthon Phaëthon, the son of Helios. See Phaëthon.].
- A four-wheeled carriage (with or without a top), open, or having no side pieces, in front of the seat. It is drawn by one or two horses. [1913 Webster]
- See Phaëthon. [1913 Webster]
- A handsome American butterfly (
Euphydryas Phaëton syn.Melitæa Phaëton ). The upper side of the wings is black, with orange-red spots and marginal crescents, and several rows of cream-colored spots; -- called alsoBaltimore . [1913 Webster]
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