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name
One of the three Fates (Moirae), daughter of Zeus and Themis; the measurer of each thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Decima.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
The venom of Lachesis muta (South Anerican bushmaster snake), used to treat various conditions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: homeopathy, medicine, sciences
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noun
the Greek goddess of fate who determines the length of the thread of life
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: Greek deity
History
From Ancient Greek Λάχεσις (Lákhesis).
Across languages
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