Hathor

noun

Hath·​or ˈha-thər How to pronounce Hathor (audio)
: the ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky, women, fertility, and love

Word History

First Known Use

1786, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hathor was in 1786

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“Hathor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hathor. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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