merope

/məˈroʊpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A female given name; a nymph in Greek mythology, the wife of Tithonus.

“In the book, the character’s full name was Merope, reflecting her connection to ancient Greek mythology.”

2. noun

A moth of the family Geometridae.

“The naturalist observed the rare species of moth, known as a merope, in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • goddess
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • mortal