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Eurydice

yoor-RIH-dih-see
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Eurydice (name) means a figure in Greek mythology, the wife of Orpheus who died and was nearly rescued from the underworld. Example: “The myth of Eurydice has inspired countless operas and plays.”

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A figure in Greek mythology, the wife of Orpheus who died and was nearly rescued from the underworld.
"The myth of Eurydice has inspired countless operas and plays."
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Etymology

Came from Latin Eurydicē, from Ancient Greek Εὐρυδίκη (Eurudíkē).

Origin: Latin

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What does “Eurydice” mean?
The word “Eurydice” means a figure in Greek mythology, the wife of Orpheus who died and was nearly rescued from the underworld.
How do you pronounce “Eurydice”?
“Eurydice” is pronounced yoor-RIH-dih-see (/jʊəˈɹɪdɪsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Eurydice” in a sentence?
Here is “Eurydice” used in a sentence: “The myth of Eurydice has inspired countless operas and plays.”
What part of speech is “Eurydice”?
“Eurydice” is a name.