Iambe

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proper noun

A Thracian woman, daughter of Pan and Echo, granddaughter of Hermes.

OriginAncient Greek Ἰάμβη →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesA Thracian woman, daughter of Pan and Echo, granddaughter of Hermes.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekἸάμβη
  2. EnglishIambe

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἰάμβη (Iámbē).

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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