Definitions

1. proper noun

In Greek mythology, the daughter of King Minos of Crete, wife of Theseus, and a legendary beauty.

“According to myth, Phaedra fell in love with her stepson, Hippolytus, but her love was unrequited.”

2. noun

A woman’s given name derived from Greek mythology, associated with Phaedra’s tragic story.

“Phaedra’s parents were not pleased with her choice of name for their daughter.”