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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A minor deity, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and vegetation. Originally named Kore/Core, she is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades. Her Roman counterpart is Proserpina. Greek
2. 2
   399 Persephone, a main belt asteroid.
3. 3
   A female given name from Ancient Greek. rare

   "‘My name is Persephone’ she says, ‘but in England everyone calls me Seph.’"

4. 4
   The ninth or tenth planet, orbiting beyond Pluto.

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"‘My name is Persephone’ she says, ‘but in England everyone calls me Seph.’"

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Περσεφόνη (Persephónē).

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