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- [sur-see]
- /ˈsɜr si/
- /ˈsɜː.sɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-see]
- /ˈsɜr si/
Definitions of circe word
- noun circe an enchantress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine 3
- noun circe in Homer's Odyssey, an enchantress who turns men into swine 3
- noun circe Also, Kirke. Also called Aeaea. Classical Mythology. the enchantress represented by Homer as turning the companions of Odysseus into swine by means of a magic drink. 1
- noun circe a dangerously or irresistibly fascinating woman. 1
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Parts of speech for Circe
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circe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
circe usage trend in Literature
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