Associations to the word «Augean»

Wiktionary

AUGEAN, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Augeas.
AUGEAN, adjective. Hence, very filthy.
AUGEAN STABLES, proper noun. (Greek mythology) The filthy stables of Augeas, the cleaning of which was the fifth of the seven Labors of Hercules.

Dictionary definition

AUGEAN, adjective. Extremely filthy from long neglect.

Wise words

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