eunice

/ˈjuːnɪs/ or /ˈjuːnaɪs/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a feminine given name, derived from Greek, meaning ‘blessed’ or ‘well-born’.

“Eunice was a popular name among early American colonists.”

2. noun

a person who has been castrated, typically as a eunuch in a royal court or palace.

“In ancient China, eunichs were often used as guards or administrators.”

3. noun

a strong and steady wind that blows from the northeast to the southwest in the North Atlantic.

“The eunice brought rough seas to the coastal town.”

4. verb

to move with a swinging or swaying motion.

“The dancer euniced across the stage.”

Synonyms

  • Blessed
  • Euny

Antonyms

  • Castrated