Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the inventor of wings for himself and his son Icarus, as told in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

“The myth of Daedalus is a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and overconfidence.”

2. proper noun

Daedalus, a genus of moths in the family Cossidae.

“The Daedalus moth is found in the Mediterranean region and is known for its distinctive wing patterns.”