noun
Lamia
LAY-meer
Lamia (noun) means In folklore, a monstrous female figure, part woman and part serpent, said to prey on children. Example: “The old story warned children not to wander at night for fear of the lamia.”
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In folklore, a monstrous female figure, part woman and part serpent, said to prey on children.
"The old story warned children not to wander at night for fear of the lamia."
How to use Lamia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical monster, half woman and half snake, from ancient Greek folklore.
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Word forms
- Plural
- lamias, lamiae
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Etymology
From Latin lamia, borrowed from Greek Lamia, a mythological child-eating monster.
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What does “Lamia” mean?
The word “Lamia” means in folklore, a monstrous female figure, part woman and part serpent, said to prey on children. In plain terms, a mythical monster, half woman and half snake, from ancient Greek folklore.
How do you pronounce “Lamia”?
“Lamia” is pronounced LAY-meer (/ˈleɪ.mi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Lamia” in a sentence?
Here is “Lamia” used in a sentence: “The old story warned children not to wander at night for fear of the lamia.”
What part of speech is “Lamia”?
“Lamia” is a noun.
Where does the word “Lamia” come from?
The word “Lamia” comes from Latin. From Latin lamia, borrowed from Greek Lamia, a mythological child-eating monster.
