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Medea

mih-DEE-uh
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Medea (name) means a figure in Greek mythology, a sorceress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece and later took revenge on him. Example: “Euripides wrote a famous tragedy about Medea.”

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A figure in Greek mythology, a sorceress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece and later took revenge on him.
"Euripides wrote a famous tragedy about Medea."
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Etymology

From Greek Mēdeia, related to the verb "to plan" or "to devise."

Origin: Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Medea” mean?
The word “Medea” means a figure in Greek mythology, a sorceress who helped Jason obtain the Golden Fleece and later took revenge on him.
How do you pronounce “Medea”?
“Medea” is pronounced mih-DEE-uh (/mɪˈdiːə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Medea” in a sentence?
Here is “Medea” used in a sentence: “Euripides wrote a famous tragedy about Medea.”
What part of speech is “Medea”?
“Medea” is a name.
Where does the word “Medea” come from?
The word “Medea” comes from Greek. From Greek Mēdeia, related to the verb "to plan" or "to devise.".