Neæra
English
Etymology
An attributive use of Ancient Greek Νέαιρα (Néaira, “Neæra”), a nymph of Greek mythology.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɛ.iːɹə/
Noun
Neæra
- (meaning uncertain) A woman of great pulchritude.
- 1881, January, The Popular Science Monthly, volume 18 (1880–1881), page 344 〃 (D. Appleton):
- Probably primitive man admired his pre-glacial Phyllis or Neæra, admired himself, and perhaps also admired his fellow-man.
- 1881, January, The Popular Science Monthly, volume 18 (1880–1881), page 344 〃 (D. Appleton):
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