noun
Uncommon
Cleopatra
klee-oh-PAT-ruh
Cleopatra (noun) means a woman regarded as strikingly and seductively beautiful, in reference to the famous Egyptian queen. Example: “With her dramatic makeup and confidence, she looked every bit a modern Cleopatra.”
noun
1
A woman regarded as strikingly and seductively beautiful, in reference to the famous Egyptian queen.
"With her dramatic makeup and confidence, she looked every bit a modern Cleopatra."
2
A pale yellow-orange butterfly species found in southern Europe and North Africa.
"Photographers flock to the region each spring to catch sight of the Cleopatra butterfly."
How to use Cleopatra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed both as the name of the famous Egyptian queen and, more casually, to describe a strikingly glamorous woman.
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Etymology
From the name of Cleopatra VII, the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, from Greek Kleopatra, "glory of her father."
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What does “Cleopatra” mean?
The word “Cleopatra” means a woman regarded as strikingly and seductively beautiful, in reference to the famous Egyptian queen. In plain terms, used both as the name of the famous Egyptian queen and, more casually, to describe a strikingly glamorous woman.
How do you pronounce “Cleopatra”?
“Cleopatra” is pronounced klee-oh-PAT-ruh (/kliːoʊˈpætɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cleopatra” in a sentence?
Here is “Cleopatra” used in a sentence: “With her dramatic makeup and confidence, she looked every bit a modern Cleopatra.”
What part of speech is “Cleopatra”?
“Cleopatra” is a noun.
Where does the word “Cleopatra” come from?
The word “Cleopatra” comes from Greek. From the name of Cleopatra VII, the last ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, from Greek Kleopatra, "glory of her father.".
Is “Cleopatra” a common word?
“Cleopatra” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Cleopatra” have?
“Cleopatra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a woman regarded as strikingly and seductively beautiful, in reference to the famous Egyptian queen.
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