cordelia

/kɔːrˈdiːliə/ or /kɔːrˈdiːljə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a female given name, particularly associated with Shakespeare’s character Cordelia in King Lear

“In the play, Cordelia’s love for her father is unwavering, despite his rejection.”

2. noun

a flower, the Cordelia (Lithospermum cordatum), or a type of rock or geological formation

“The park features a rare Cordelia flower, native to this region.”

Synonyms

  • Cordelia
  • Deliah
  • Lear

Antonyms

  • Goneril
  • Lisbeth