pl.n. Greek Mythology
The Furies.
[Greek eumenides (theai), gracious (goddesses), euphemism for the Furies, from eumenē, good-spirited : eu-, eu- + menos, spirit, disposition.]
Eumenides
| Dictionary: Eu·men·i·des |
(yū-mĕn'ĭ-dēz')
pl.n. Greek Mythology
The Furies.
pl.n. Greek Mythology
The Furies.
| WordNet: Eumenides |
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals
Synonyms: Fury, Erinyes
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