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hydra

noun

/ˈhaɪdrə/

Meaning

a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it

Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.

monster, serpent, menace, evil

solution, cure

hydra-headed problem, Greek hydra, defeat the hydra

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

Fluent and persuasive speaking or writing; the ability to speak beautifully and effectively.

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

a soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones, producing blood cells