hydra
noun/ˈhaɪdrə/
Frequency rank: #9,451 most common English word
Meaning
a persistent, multi-headed problem that keeps growing back when one part is dealt with; from the mythological serpent with many heads.
Example sentence
The company's financial problems proved to be hydra -- every solution created two new issues.
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