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Definition of Eumenides
1. Noun. (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals.
Exact synonyms: Erinyes, Fury
Category relationships: Classical Mythology
Generic synonyms: Mythical Creature, Mythical Monster
Specialized synonyms: Alecto, Megaera, Tisiphone
Category relationships: Classical Mythology
Generic synonyms: Mythical Creature, Mythical Monster
Specialized synonyms: Alecto, Megaera, Tisiphone
Definition of Eumenides
1. n. pl. A euphemistic name for the Furies of Erinyes.
Medical Definition of Eumenides
1. A euphemistic name for the Furies of Erinyes. Origin: L, from Gr. Lit, gracious goddesses. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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