What does "jocasta" mean?

The mother and wife of Oedipus.

How do you pronounce "jocasta"?

Pronounced //d͡ʒəʊˈkæs.tə//.

Common synonyms include: given name, laius's wife, oedipus's mother, personal name, queen of thebes, theban queen.

/d͡ʒəʊˈkæs.tə/ name

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Proper Noun

1
The mother and wife of Oedipus. Greek
2
A female given name from Ancient Greek. rare
"Jocasta had my blessing when she seduced you, you stuck-up piffler."

"Jocasta had my blessing when she seduced you, you stuck-up piffler."

Ancient Greek Ἰοκάστη (Iokástē)