Eirene

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirḗnē, literally “Peace”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aɪˈɹiːni/

Proper noun

Eirene

1. (Greek mythology) The goddess and personification of peace; one of the Horae, she is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Dike (Justice) and Eunomia (Order of Law); her Roman counterpart is Pax.
2. (astronomy) 14 Irene, a main belt asteroid.
3. A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Antonyms

• Polemos

Coordinate terms

• (Horae): Thallo (Spring), Auxo (Summer), Carpo (Autumn), Dike (Justice), Eunomia (Order of Law)

Anagrams

• Reenie