Etymology

Rhene

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Today it means: the paramour of King Oïleus of Locris and the mother of either or neither of his sons Medon and Ajax. Full definition →

Ancient Greek Ῥήνη
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  1. Ancient Greek · borrowed fromῬήνη
  2. English todayRhene

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ῥήνη (Rhḗnē).

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