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parthenope
Parthenope (name) means one of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore.
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1
One of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore.
2
Former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy.
3
The name of 11 Parthenope, an asteroid in the main belt.
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Etymology
This word comes from Latin Parthenopē, from Ancient Greek Παρθενόπη (Parthenópē), itself formed from παρθένος (parthénos, "virgin, virginal") and ὄψ (óps, "voice").
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What is the meaning of parthenope?
"parthenope" (name) means one of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore.
What are the different meanings of parthenope?
"parthenope" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the sirens, daughter of the god Achelous and the Muse Terpsichore; 2. Former name of Naples: a port city in southwestern Italy; 3. The name of 11 Parthenope, an asteroid in the main belt.
