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Melantho

Melantho proper noun: a slave of Penelope in the Odyssey.

Proper noun

Melantho

  1. A slave of Penelope in the Odyssey.

Origin of Melantho

From Ancient Greek Μελᾰνθώ (Melănthṓ).

Questions about Melantho

What does Melantho mean?
Melantho means a slave of Penelope in the Odyssey.
What part of speech is Melantho?
Melantho is a proper noun.

Words near Melantho in the dictionary

  1. Melansons
  2. melanterite
  3. melanterites
  4. melanthaceous
  5. melanthiaceous
  6. Melantho
  7. melanure
  8. melanurenic acid
  9. melanures
  10. melanuria
  11. melanurias

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