Lachesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. One of the three Fates (Moirae), daughter of Zeus and Themis; the measurer of each thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Decima.
noun
  1. The venom of Lachesis muta (South Anerican bushmaster snake), used to treat various conditions.

Pronunciation

/ˈlækɪsɪs/

Word forms

Lachesis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Λάχεσις (Lákhesis).

Derived words

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