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n. - (Greek mythology) a mythical hero of Corinth who performed miracles on the winged horse Pegasus (especially killing the monster Chimera).

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  • The Bellerophon was the second ship in the British line, next after the
  • The Bellerophon was the second ship in the British line, next after the Caesar.
  • He was taken to England on board a British man-of-war called the Bellerophon, but he was not allowed to land.
  • The 'Bellerophon' left for Plymouth the day after.
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