bellatrix

/bɛˈlætrɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

A female given name of Latin origin, derived from ‘bellum’ (war) and ‘atrix’ (female warrior). In Harry Potter, Bellatrix Lestrange is a fictional character.

“The new mother named her daughter Bellatrix in honor of her favorite book character.”

Synonyms

  • female warrior
  • warrior

Antonyms

  • pacifist
  • peacemaker