Charis

American

[key-ris] / ˈkeɪ rɪs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

one of the Graces, married to Hephaestus.
singular of Charites.

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Grace Scrivens was touted as a future England batter for a few years but seems to have fallen down the pecking order, while Charis Pavely and Ella McCaughan are the other potential in-form youngsters.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Charis Rainey had 27 points and 13 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025

Charis Rainey added 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025

Only Orla Prendergast, with an entertaining 52 from 34 balls, offered any resistance for Ireland, with debutant Charis Pavely claiming 3-19.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024

As Charis was a tower sacred to fire; some of the Poets have supposed a nymph of that name, who was beloved by Vulcan.

From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) by Jacob Bryant

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