Electra
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Noun — A figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ēléktra, related to ēlektron, "amber."
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What does “Electra” mean?
The word “Electra” means a figure from Greek mythology, daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging her father's death. In plain terms, a name from Greek mythology, also used as a given name and a star name.
How do you pronounce “Electra”?
“Electra” is pronounced ih-LEHKT-ruh (/ɪˈlɛktɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Electra” in a sentence?
Here is “Electra” used in a sentence: “The story of Electra inspired several ancient Greek tragedies.”
What part of speech is “Electra”?
“Electra” is a noun.
Where does the word “Electra” come from?
The word “Electra” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ēléktra, related to ēlektron, "amber.".
