Lamia
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Noun — In folklore, a monstrous female figure, part woman and part serpent, said to prey on children.
Etymology
From Latin lamia, borrowed from Greek Lamia, a mythological child-eating monster.
Full origin of Lamia →Frequently asked questions
What does “Lamia” mean?
The word “Lamia” means in folklore, a monstrous female figure, part woman and part serpent, said to prey on children. In plain terms, a mythical monster, half woman and half snake, from ancient Greek folklore.
How do you pronounce “Lamia”?
“Lamia” is pronounced LAY-meer (/ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lamia” in a sentence?
Here is “Lamia” used in a sentence: “The old story warned children not to wander at night for fear of the lamia.”
What part of speech is “Lamia”?
“Lamia” is a noun.
Where does the word “Lamia” come from?
The word “Lamia” comes from Latin. From Latin lamia, borrowed from Greek Lamia, a mythological child-eating monster.