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Clarice
KLA-rihs
Clarice (name) means a female given name of French origin, related to Clarissa. Example: “Clarice Starling is the protagonist of The Silence of the Lambs.”
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A female given name of French origin, related to Clarissa.
"Clarice Starling is the protagonist of The Silence of the Lambs."
"And how do we begin to covet, Clarice? Do we seek out things to covet? Make an effort to answer now."
— Ted Tally, The Silence of the Lambs (motion picture) (1991)
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Etymology
Borrowed from French Clarisse, itself from Italian Clarissa, which came from Medieval Latin Clarissa ("Poor Clare") — see that entry for more. A doublet of Clarissa and Clarisse.
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What does “Clarice” mean?
The word “Clarice” means a female given name of French origin, related to Clarissa.
How do you pronounce “Clarice”?
“Clarice” is pronounced KLA-rihs (/ˈklæ.ɹɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Clarice” in a sentence?
Here is “Clarice” used in a sentence: “Clarice Starling is the protagonist of The Silence of the Lambs.”
What part of speech is “Clarice”?
“Clarice” is a name.
