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circe

 

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Noun circe has 1 sense
  1. Circe - (Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
    --1 is a kind of
    sorceress

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Circe

Noun:

1. In Greek mythology, a powerful sorceress and enchantress who turned Odysseus' men into swine on the island of Aeaea.

Sample Sentence: The legendary Circe with her mesmerizing beauty and magical abilities featured prominently in Homer's The Odyssey.

Noun:

2. A woman who is seductive or enchanting.

Sample Sentence: As soon as he saw her, he knew she was a genuine Circe, casting a spell on his heart.

Noun:

3. A small butterfly with black and yellow coloration, belonging to the family Nymphalidae.

Sample Sentence: The Circe butterfly fluttered gracefully among the wildflowers in the meadow.

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