STENTOR
\stˈɛntɔː], \stˈɛntɔː], \s_t_ˈɛ_n_t_ɔː]\
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the mythical Greek warrior with an unusually loud voice who died after losing a shouting contest with Hermes
By Princeton University
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A herald, in the Iliad, who had a very loud voice; hence, any person having a powerful voice.
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Any species of ciliated Infusoria belonging to the genus Stentor and allied genera, common in fresh water. The stentors have a bell-shaped, or cornucopia-like, body with a circle of cilia around the spiral terminal disk. See Illust. under Heterotricha.
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A howling monkey, or howler.
By Oddity Software