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Limos
Limos (name) means In Greek mythology, the personification of hunger and starvation, child of Eris. Example: “Limos was said to haunt those cursed with endless, unsatisfiable hunger.”
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In Greek mythology, the personification of hunger and starvation, child of Eris.
"Limos was said to haunt those cursed with endless, unsatisfiable hunger."
How to use Limos
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythological personification, not to be confused with the plural of "limo" (limousine), which is spelled the same but pronounced differently.
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Don't confuse this mythological name with "limos" as the informal plural of "limo" (limousine).
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek λῑμός (līmós), meaning "hunger, famine."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Limos” mean?
The word “Limos” means in Greek mythology, the personification of hunger and starvation, child of Eris. In plain terms, a mythological personification, not to be confused with the plural of "limo" (limousine), which is spelled the same but pronounced differently.
How do you use “Limos” in a sentence?
Here is “Limos” used in a sentence: “Limos was said to haunt those cursed with endless, unsatisfiable hunger.”
What part of speech is “Limos”?
“Limos” is a name.
Where does the word “Limos” come from?
The word “Limos” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek λῑμός (līmós), meaning "hunger, famine.".
