Polynoe

P3O1L1Y4N1O1E1

proper noun

One of the nereids.

Scrabble 12

Meanings

proper noun

alternative Poulynoe

  1. Greekhuman sciencesOne of the nereids.

Origin

  1. Ancient GreekΠουλυνόη
  2. EnglishPolynoe

From Ancient Greek Πουλυνόη (Poulunóē, literally “giver of reason; richness of mind, thoughtful”).

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

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