Proserpina

noun

Pro·​ser·​pi·​na prə-ˈsər-pə-nə How to pronounce Proserpina (audio)
variants or Proserpine

Examples of Proserpina in a Sentence

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Jupiter, both a super-god and Proserpina’s father, will urge Ceres to compromise. Hazlitt, 29 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Proserpina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Proserpina. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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