Medea

noun

Me·​dea mə-ˈdē-ə How to pronounce Medea (audio)
: an enchantress noted in Greek mythology for helping Jason gain the Golden Fleece and for repeatedly resorting to murder to gain her ends

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Mēdeia

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Medea was in the 14th century

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“Medea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Medea. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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