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Midas

noun Mi·das \ˈmī-dəs\

Definition of MIDAS

:  a legendary Phrygian king who is given the power of turning everything he touches to gold
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Origin of MIDAS

Latin, from Greek
First Known Use: 1548

Rhymes with MIDAS

Cnidus, nidus

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  2. midas fly
  3. Midas touch
  4. Midas's-ear
  5. mydas fly
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