Cynthia

[ sin-thee-uh ]

/ ˈsɪn θi ə /

noun

Artemis: so called from her birth on Mt. Cynthus, on Delos.

Literary. the moon, the emblem of Artemis.

a female given name.

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Cynthia was absent again, and his mother was silent and wore a troubled look.
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He glanced at Cynthia before replying; and instantly, in her quick, gracious way, she came forward with extended hand.
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British Dictionary definitions for cynthia

Cynthia

/ (ˈsɪnθɪə) /

noun

another name for Artemis

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