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Circe
SUR-see
Circe (name) means In Greek mythology, an enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into pigs; also used to describe a seductive or bewitching woman. Example: “She was compared to Circe for her ability to charm anyone she met.”
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In Greek mythology, an enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into pigs; also used to describe a seductive or bewitching woman.
"She was compared to Circe for her ability to charm anyone she met."
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Circē.
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What does “Circe” mean?
The word “Circe” means in Greek mythology, an enchantress who turned Odysseus's men into pigs; also used to describe a seductive or bewitching woman.
How do you pronounce “Circe”?
“Circe” is pronounced SUR-see (/ˈsɝ.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “Circe” in a sentence?
Here is “Circe” used in a sentence: “She was compared to Circe for her ability to charm anyone she met.”
What part of speech is “Circe”?
“Circe” is a name.
Where does the word “Circe” come from?
The word “Circe” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin Circē.
