# Pegasus

/ˈpɛɡəsəs/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pegasus
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a famous horse from Greek myths that has wings and can fly.

For teachers: A winged horse from Greek mythology, typically depicted as white and born from the blood of Medusa. The lowercase form occasionally serves as a poetic byword for inspiration.

## Examples

- The hero rode a pegasus across the sky.
- In the ancient story, Bellerophon managed to tame the pegasus with a golden bridle given to him by Athena.
- The image of the pegasus has transcended its mythological origins to become a universal symbol of poetic genius and the soaring heights of human imagination.

## Usage notes

- When referring to the specific character from Greek mythology, it is treated as a proper noun and capitalised.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.