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Pandora

pan-DAW-ruh

Pandora (name) means In Greek mythology, the first woman, given a sealed box (actually a jar) by the gods and warned never to open it — she did anyway, releasing all the troubles of the world. Example: “The myth of Pandora explains why the world is full of hardship.”

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In Greek mythology, the first woman, given a sealed box (actually a jar) by the gods and warned never to open it — she did anyway, releasing all the troubles of the world.
"The myth of Pandora explains why the world is full of hardship."
"Opening that old case felt like opening Pandora's box."
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A small moon of Saturn.
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Any fish of the genus Pagellus, a group of sea breams.

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In plain EnglishBest known from the Greek myth about the box that released evil into the world.

Common pairings
Pandora's box open Pandora's box

Word forms

pandoras plural

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek Pandōra, literally "all-gifted" or "all gifts," from pan- ("all") + dōron ("gift").

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Pandora” mean?

The word “Pandora” means in Greek mythology, the first woman, given a sealed box (actually a jar) by the gods and warned never to open it — she did anyway, releasing all the troubles of the world. In plain terms, best known from the Greek myth about the box that released evil into the world.

How do you pronounce “Pandora”?

“Pandora” is pronounced pan-DAW-ruh (/ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Pandora” in a sentence?

Here is “Pandora” used in a sentence: “The myth of Pandora explains why the world is full of hardship.”

What part of speech is “Pandora”?

Depending on how it is used, “Pandora” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Pandora” come from?

The word “Pandora” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Pandōra, literally "all-gifted" or "all gifts," from pan- ("all") + dōron ("gift").

Is “Pandora” a common word?

“Pandora” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Pandora” have?

“Pandora” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in Greek mythology, the first woman, given a sealed box (actually a jar) by the gods and warned never to open it — she did anyway, releasing all the troubles of the world.

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