lamiae

la·mi·a

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Definitions of lamiae word

noun plural lamiae Classical Mythology. one of a class of fabulous monsters, commonly represented with the head and breast of a woman and the body of a serpent, said to allure youths and children in order to suck their blood. 1
noun plural lamiae a vampire; a female demon. 1
noun plural lamiae (initial capital letter, italics) a narrative poem (1819) by John Keats. 1
noun lamiae plural of lamia. 0

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek lámia a female man-eater

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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