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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A native or inhabitant of Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to the cities named Thebes in Boeotia or in Egypt.
2. 2
   Of or relating to Thebe in Greek mythology.
3. 3
   Of or relating to the Jovian moon named for Thebe.

Synonyms

All synonyms

thebaicthebantheban

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin Thebaeus + -an. By surface analysis, Thebes + -ean.

Etymology 2

Thebe + -ean

Related phrases

Thebean Sphinx

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