parthenope

[pahr-thuh-noh-pee]

parthenope Definition

  • 1a siren of Greek mythology who drowned herself when Odysseus escaped her song
  • 2an ancient name for the city of Naples in Italy

Phrases with parthenope

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Summary: parthenope in Brief

'Parthenope' [pahr-thuh-noh-pee] is a noun with two meanings. The first refers to a siren of Greek mythology who drowned herself when Odysseus escaped her song. The second meaning is an ancient name for the city of Naples in Italy. The term is used in phrases like 'Parthenopean Games,' 'Parthenope University of Naples,' and 'Parthenopean Republic.'