Lexic.us

Definition of Phaeton

1. Noun. Large open car seating four with folding top.

Definition of Phaeton

1. Proper noun. (alternative form of Phaëthon) ¹

2. Proper noun. (alternative form of Phaëthon) ¹

3. Noun. (vehicles) a light four-wheeled open carriage drawn by four horses ¹

4. Noun. (automotive) a large open touring motorcar with a folding top ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Phaeton

1. a light carriage [n -S]

Medical Definition of Phaeton

1. 1. 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. 2. See Phaethon. 3. A handsome American butterfly (Euphydryas, or Melitaea, Phaeton). The upper side of the wings is black, with orange-red spots and marginal crescents, and several rows of cream-coloured spots; called also Baltimore. Origin: F. Phaeton a kind of carriage, fr. Phaethon Phaethon, the son of Helios. See Phaethon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phaeton

Other Resources: