What does HYDRA mean?

Here is the information on "hydra": Hydra 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles around the mouth, able to regenerate a complete new organism from a fragment; a persistent or many-sided problem that presents new obstacles as soon as one aspect is solved.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /ˈhaɪdrə/

UK: /ˈhaɪdrə/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hydra" originates from the Greek word "hudra," meaning water-serpent. In Greek mythology, the Hydra was a multi-headed serpent that could regenerate its heads. The word "hydra" is used to describe a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles around the mouth, able to regenerate a complete new organism from a fragment. It is also used metaphorically to describe a persistent or many-sided problem that presents new obstacles as soon as one aspect is solved.

5. Synonyms:

freshwater polyp, water serpent, multi-headed problem, challenge, obstacle

6. Related Words:

hardy, heard, ready, rayed, hayer

7. Example Sentences:

1. The hydra is a fascinating creature that can regenerate itself from just a small piece.
2. The companys financial troubles were like a hydra, with new problems cropping up every time they thought they had solved one.