English Explanatory Dictionary

Hermione

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes.
  2. A female given name from Ancient Greek.
  3. An ancient town in Argolis, Greece.
  4. The asteroid 121 Hermione.

Pronunciation

hûrmīʹənĭ /həˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Hermione.wav /hɚˈmaɪ.ə.ni/

Word forms

Hermione Hermionë

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek Ἑρμῐόνη (Hermĭónē). Not related to German Hermine.

Derived words

Hermionean Dramione Harmony HGQLC Romione Snamione
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