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Tyche

Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪ.ki/

The English word “Tyche” has 3 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. The goddess of luck/fortune; counterpart of the Roman Fortuna.
  2. Any of several city goddesses, typically regarded as aspects of the goddess of fortune.
  3. The main belt asteroid 258 Tyche.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Tychē, from Ancient Greek Τύχη (Túkhē), from τύχη (túkhē, “fortune”). Compare Latin Tychō.

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