Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Greek mythology, the three Fates who controlled the course of human destiny, often referred to in the plural form ‘moirai’.

“The moirai were said to have spun the thread of life for every mortal being.”

2. proper noun

The name of the three goddesses in Greek mythology, specifically Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.

“The moirai were often depicted as spinning, measuring, and cutting the thread of life.”