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.”