Elpis

E1L1P3I1S1
/ˈɛl.pɪs/

proper noun

The goddess and personification of hope.

OriginAncient Greek Ἐλπίς →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe goddess and personification of hope.
  2. astronomy59 Elpis, a main belt asteroid.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekἘλπίς
  2. EnglishElpis

From Ancient Greek Ἐλπίς (Elpís, literally “Hope”).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

pilesspielSiplepsilespileslipe
Cite this entry
APA

Elpis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elpis

MLA

“Elpis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elpis. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Elpis,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Elpis.

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