Definitions

1. noun

One of the Danaids, in Greek mythology, a daughter of Danaus who was forced to marry a son of Aegyptus and killed her husband on their wedding night.

“In Greek mythology, the Danaides were a group of women known for their tragic fate, including the Danaides.”

2. proper noun

A region in Greece, named after the Danaides.

“The city of Danaide is a popular tourist destination in northern Greece.”