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Term: hetaira

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A courtesan or a high-class prostitute in ancient Greece.

Sample Sentence 1: In ancient Athens, hetairas were respected companions of influential men and were valued for their intellect and beauty.

Sample Sentence 2: The famous hetaira, Phryne, was known for her charm and seductive nature.

Sample Sentence 3: Many Hetairas in ancient Greece possessed exceptional talents in music, dance, and conversation.

Sense 2: A captivating and alluring woman.

Sample Sentence 1: She walked into the room with the grace and poise of a hetaira, turning heads wherever she went.

Sample Sentence 2: Her enigmatic smile and mesmerizing eyes made her appear like a modern-day hetaira.

Sample Sentence 3: The actress portrayed a hetaira with a mysterious aura in the historical drama.

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