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Meaning of EUMENIDES

Pronunciation:  yoo'meni`deez

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals
 
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 Synonyms: Erinyes, Fury
 
 See Also: Alecto, Megaera, mythical creature, mythical monster, Tisiphone

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Eu*men"i*des\, n. pl. [L., from Gr. ? lit., gracious
goddesses.] (Class. Myth.)
A euphemistic name for the Furies of Erinyes.
 
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