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Alecto

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Greek Mythology

One of the three Furies, also known as the Erinyes, who were chthonic deities of vengeance and retribution.

Example Sentence: In Greek mythology, Alecto, along with her sisters Megaera and Tisiphone, punished those who had committed heinous crimes.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Zoology

A genus of moths belonging to the family Noctuidae, commonly known as the dart or sallows.

Example Sentence: The alecto moth is primarily found in Europe and North America.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: Popular

An alluring and captivating woman, often associated with seduction and mystery.

Example Sentence: She entered the room like an alecto, turning heads and leaving everyone in awe.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Local

Relating to or characteristic of the Alecto region, a municipality in Brazil.

Example Sentence: The enigmatic festival perfectly captured the alecto spirit of the region.