1. plural of apollo; a strikingly handsome young man
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the Greek god Apollo; lowercase usage is informal and literary
2. a type of butterfly with reddish or orange markings
Usage: zoological term; genus Parnassius

Examples

• The young apollos at the beach attracted admiring glances.
• In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of music and the sun.
• She described her new boyfriend as an apollo with his chiseled features.
• The apollo butterfly is found in mountainous regions of Europe and Asia.
• The museum's sculpture collection featured several depictions of Apollo.
• He was considered one of the apollos of his generation in the modeling world.