Lachesis
Meanings
name
- One of the three Fates (Moirae), daughter of Zeus and Themis; the measurer of each thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Decima.
noun
- The venom of Lachesis muta (South Anerican bushmaster snake), used to treat various conditions.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Λάχεσις (Lákhesis).
Derived words
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