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Eumenides

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /juˈmɛnɪdiːz/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The Erinyes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Greek, plural, plural-only

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

(classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Fury, Erinyes

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: mythical monster, mythical creature

Narrower terms: Alecto, Megaera, Tisiphone

History

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Εὐμενίδες (Eumenídes, “gracious ones”).