Befana — meaning in English

English meaning

• crone noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
• Epiphany noun A sudden, striking flash of insight or understanding.
• hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.

Senses

Befana is used for these senses in English:

• Epiphany A en given name.
• epiphany A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
• hag (pejorative) An ugly old woman.

crone — full definition

1. noun An old woman, especially one seen as withered, unpleasant, or witch-like.
2. noun In Wiccan and folklore tradition, the archetype of an old, wise woman, one of the three aspects of the Goddess.

Epiphany — full definition

1. noun A sudden, striking flash of insight or understanding.
2. noun Epiphany: a Christian feast, celebrated on January 6, marking the revealing of Jesus Christ to the Magi.

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