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Ariadne

A-ree-ad-nee

Ariadne (name) means a feminine given name from Greek mythology, borne by the princess who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth. Example: “Ariadne gave Theseus a thread to find his way out.”

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A feminine given name from Greek mythology, borne by the princess who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth.
"Ariadne gave Theseus a thread to find his way out."

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Ariadnes plural

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What does “Ariadne” mean?

The word “Ariadne” means a feminine given name from Greek mythology, borne by the princess who helped Theseus escape the labyrinth.

How do you pronounce “Ariadne”?

“Ariadne” is pronounced A-ree-ad-nee (/ˌæ.ɹiˈæd.ni/ in IPA).

How do you use “Ariadne” in a sentence?

Here is “Ariadne” used in a sentence: “Ariadne gave Theseus a thread to find his way out.”

What part of speech is “Ariadne”?

“Ariadne” is a name.

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