Tisiphone

English

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Τῑσιφόνη (Tīsiphónē, literally Avenging Murder).

Proper noun

Tisiphone

  1. (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) One of the Erinyes/Dirae (Furies, the goddesses of vengeance), and a companion of Nemesis/Invidia.
    Coordinate terms: Megaera, Alecto

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French

Etymology

From Latin Tisiphone, ultimately from Ancient Greek Τισιφόνη (Tisiphónē).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ti.zi.fɔn/

Proper noun

Tisiphone f

  1. (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Tisiphone
    Hypernyms: Érinye, Furie
    Coordinate terms: Alecto, Mégère
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