Neæra

English

Etymology

An attributive use of Ancient Greek Νέαιρα (Néaira, “Neæra”), a nymph of Greek mythology.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈnɛ.iːɹə/

Noun

Neæra

1. (meaning uncertain) A woman of great pulchritude.
   • 1881, January, The Popular Science Monthly, volume 18 (1880–1881), page 344 ^〃 (D. Appleton):

     Probably primitive man admired his pre-glacial Phyllis or Neæra, admired himself, and perhaps also admired his fellow-man.

Anagrams

• arenae, arenæ