меге́ра — meaning in English
Megera
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English meaning
- dragon noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
- gorgon noun In Greek mythology, one of three monstrous sisters with snakes for hair, whose gaze turned people to stone.
- hag noun An ugly or frightening old woman, especially one associated with witchcraft in folklore.
- harpy noun In Greek mythology, a monstrous creature with the body of a bird and the face of a woman.
- harridan noun A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
- scold verb To criticize someone sharply, usually for doing something wrong.
- shrew noun A small, mouse-like, mostly nocturnal mammal with a pointed snout.
- termagant noun A brawling, boisterous, and turbulent person or thing.
Senses
меге́ра is used for these senses in English:
- Megaera (Greek god) One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.
- dragon (pejorative) A fierce and unpleasant woman; a harridan.
- gorgon An intimidating, ugly, or disgusting woman; anything hideous or horrid.
- hag (pejorative) An ugly old woman.
- harpy (derogatory) A shrewish woman.
- harridan A vicious and scolding woman, especially an older one.
- scold A person who habitually scolds, in particular a troublesome and angry woman.
- shrew (pejorative) An ill-tempered, nagging woman: a scold.
dragon — full definition
- noun A mythical, usually giant reptilian creature, often depicted breathing fire and guarding treasure in Western folklore.
- noun In East Asian mythology, a long, serpentine, generally benevolent creature associated with power and good fortune.
- noun (Informal) A fierce, intimidating woman.
gorgon — full definition
- noun In Greek mythology, one of three monstrous sisters with snakes for hair, whose gaze turned people to stone.
- noun A fierce, frightening, or intimidating woman.