Artemis

English

/ˈɑɹtəmɪs/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Greek god) The Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and wilderness; the daughter of Leto and Zeus; the sister of Apollo. Compare Diana.
  • (rare) . The usual male variation is Artemios.
  • (very) .
  • (astronomy) The main-belt asteroid w:105 105 Artemis, discovered in 1868.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek Ἄρτεμις (Artemis, goddess).

Origin

Ancient Greek

Ἄρτεμις

Gloss

Artemis, goddess

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