Semele

See also: Semelè

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Proper noun

Semele f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Semelidae – numerous species of venus shells.
  2. A taxonomic genus within the family Asparagaceae.

Hypernyms

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plant
bivalve

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɛməli/

Etymology

Ancient Greek Σεμέλη (Semélē)

Proper noun

Semele

  1. (Greek mythology) The mother of Dionysus.
  2. (astronomy) 86 Semele, a main belt asteroid.

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