Etymology

Jocasta

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Today it means: The mother and wife of Oedipus. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ἰοκάστη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἸοκάστη
  2. English todayJocasta

Ancient Greek Ἰοκάστη (Iokástē)

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