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Ampharos is a combination of ''ampere'' or ''{{wp|amp}}'' (a measure of electrical current) and ''pharos'' (Greek for ''lighthouse''). '' | Ampharos is a combination of ''ampere'' or ''{{wp|amp}}'' (a measure of electrical current) and ''pharos'' (Greek for ''lighthouse''). The name may also incorporate ''amph-'' (Greek for ''both'' or ''on both sides'') in reference to the two red orbs on its head and tail. | ||
Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 ''denryū'' (electric current) or 電竜 ''den ryū'' (electric dragon), and it may incorporate 電球 ''denkyū'' (light bulb), referring to its tail. | Denryu can be taken to mean 電流 ''denryū'' (electric current) or 電竜 ''den ryū'' (electric dragon), and it may incorporate 電球 ''denkyū'' (light bulb), referring to its tail. |
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