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Definition for: xanthippe

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English

Alternative spellings

  • Xantippe

Etymology

From the name of the wife of Socrates.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /zænθɪpiː/ or /zæntɪpiː/ ( xantippe is always the latter)

Noun

Xanthippe

  1. An ill-tempered woman.

Translations

ill-tempered woman

  • Slovak: Xantipa

Other Translations for "xanthippe"

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