Aglaia
one of the Graces.
Origin of Aglaia
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How to use Aglaia in a sentence
In her babyhood Aglaia herself repudiated the name, as far as common use went, and persisted in calling herself "Dums."
Sixes and Sevens | O. HenryThe miller and his wife often tried to coax from Aglaia the source of this mysterious name, but without results.
Sixes and Sevens | O. HenryThus, in memory of Aglaia, the old mill was converted into a blessing for the community in which she had once lived.
Sixes and Sevens | O. HenryOut from his mills in the Northwest came the "Aglaia" flour, made from the hardest and finest wheat that could be raised.
Sixes and Sevens | O. HenryAs soon as Abram Strong heard of this his messages flew; and the little narrow-gauge cars began to unload "Aglaia" flour there.
Sixes and Sevens | O. Henry
British Dictionary definitions for Aglaia
/ (əˈɡlaɪə) /
Greek myth one of the three Graces
Origin of Aglaia
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