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Megaera

UK/məˈd͡ʒɪəɹə/US/məˈd͡ʒ(ə)ɪɹə/

Megaera proper noun: one of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

Proper noun

Megaera

  1. (Greek) One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

Origin of Megaera

From Ancient Greek Μέγαιρα (Mégaira, “the jealous one”), from μεγαίρω (megaírō, “to grudge, envy”).

Questions about Megaera

What does Megaera mean?
Megaera means one of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.
What part of speech is Megaera?
Megaera is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Megaera?
Megaera is pronounced /məˈd͡ʒɪəɹə/ (UK).

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