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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Ampharos is a combination of ''ampere'' or ''{{wp|amp}}'' (a measure of electrical current) and ''pharos'' (Greek for ''lighthouse''). ''Amph-'' (Greek for ''both'' or ''on both sides'') may also refer to the two red orbs on its head and tail.
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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