Megaera

Pronunciation: /məˈd͡ʒɪəɹə/

The English word “Megaera” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

From Ancient Greek Μέγαιρα (Mégaira, “the jealous one”), from μεγαίρω (megaírō, “to grudge, envy”).

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