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Tantalus

Tan·ta·lus [ tánt'ləss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
eternally hungry mythological king: in Greek mythology, a king who was condemned to stand in water under a fruit tree. Whenever he tried to drink or eat, the water or fruit receded beyond his reach.

[Mid-18th century. Via Latin< Greek]
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