berenice

/bərɪˈnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman’s name, especially in ancient Greek and Egyptian contexts, also referring to a flower, particularly the rose of Jericho, and a type of hair ornament.

“The archaeologist found an ancient Greek artifact dedicated to Berenice, the queen of Egypt.”

Synonyms

  • Berenice
  • Hair ornament
  • Rose of Jericho

Antonyms

  • unflower
  • unornamented