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noun
The three Fates, personifications of destiny.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek, plural, plural-only
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
One's own destiny; fate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-only
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noun
any of the three Greek goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Roman Parcae and similar to the Norse Norns
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Moirae
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Broader terms: Greek deity
History
From Ancient Greek μοῖρα (moîra).
