noun
Guinevere
GWIH-nuh-veer
Guinevere (noun) means a female given name of Welsh or Celtic origin, famous as the name of King Arthur's wife in Arthurian legend. Example: “Guinevere's love for Lancelot is central to many versions of the Arthurian legend.”
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A female given name of Welsh or Celtic origin, famous as the name of King Arthur's wife in Arthurian legend.
"Guinevere's love for Lancelot is central to many versions of the Arthurian legend."
How to use Guinevere
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe legendary queen married to King Arthur, and a given name derived from her story.
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Etymology
From Middle English Gwenyver; a doublet of "Jennifer."
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What does “Guinevere” mean?
The word “Guinevere” means a female given name of Welsh or Celtic origin, famous as the name of King Arthur's wife in Arthurian legend. In plain terms, the legendary queen married to King Arthur, and a given name derived from her story.
How do you pronounce “Guinevere”?
“Guinevere” is pronounced GWIH-nuh-veer (/ˈɡwɪ.nə.vɪɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Guinevere” in a sentence?
Here is “Guinevere” used in a sentence: “Guinevere's love for Lancelot is central to many versions of the Arthurian legend.”
What part of speech is “Guinevere”?
“Guinevere” is a noun.
Where does the word “Guinevere” come from?
The word “Guinevere” comes from Middle English. From Middle English Gwenyver; a doublet of "Jennifer.".
