English Explanatory Dictionary

Eurydice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A nymph and the wife of Orpheus.
  2. The name of various figures in Greek mythology.
  3. 75 Eurydike, a main belt asteroid.
  4. A female given name.

Pronunciation

/jʊəˈɹɪdɪsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-Eurydice.wav

Word forms

Eurydice

Etymology

From Latin Eurydicē, from Ancient Greek Εὐρυδίκη (Eurudíkē).

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