Ariadne

noun

Ar·​i·​ad·​ne ˌa-rē-ˈad-nē How to pronounce Ariadne (audio)
ˌer-ē-
: a daughter of Minos who helps Theseus escape from the labyrinth

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Ariadnē

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Ariadne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ariadne. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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