Alea
Americannoun
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Classical Mythology. an epithet of Athena referring to a sanctuary built in her honor by Aleus.
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an ancient city on the E border of Arcadia, near Argolis.
Example Sentences
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He saw "Papa Smurf flying over his head into the fire," Alea said, followed by a cloud of "blue toxic smoke."
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2024
Alea Britain had checked into Hotel Maya the night before and was planning to spend Friday jet skiing with friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2023
Another parent, Alea Bilski, told Today’s News-Herald in Lake Havasu City she learned of the scandal after her child heard about it from school staffers.
From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2022
Alea Simone was checking out of an Airbnb in Shreveport, La., where the property’s host asked her to put used towels and sheets in the laundry.
From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2022
Mary’s first inquiry was for Alea, in whom she took a great interest.
From The Cruise of the Mary Rose Here and There in the Pacific by Pearse, Alfred
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