Lachesis

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek Λάχεσις (Lákhesis).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlækɪsɪs/

Proper noun

Lachesis

1. (Greek mythology) One of the three Fates (Moirae), daughter of Zeus and Themis; the measurer of each thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Decima.

Translations

one of the Fates

• Finnish: Lakhesis
• Italian: Lachesi f
• (deprecated template usage) {{trans-mid}}
• Portuguese: Láquesis

Noun

Lachesis (uncountable)

1. (homeopathy) The venom of Lachesis muta, the bushmaster snake, used to treat various conditions.

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