Discordia
[ dis-kawr-dee-uh ]
noun
the ancient Roman goddess of discord, identified with the Greek goddess Eris.
Origin of Discordia
1<Latin: discord
Words Nearby Discordia
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How to use Discordia in a sentence
Powerful influence from all quarters was brought to bear to save the accused, and in the final consulta de fe there was Discordia.
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 4 | Henry Charles LeaJocundare super adjutrice tua Discordia; quid erupit de puteo infernalis abyssi, ut accumulentur tibi multa pecuniarum prmia.
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4) | Richard BaxterNon bene junctarum Discordia semina rerum—The discordant seeds of things ill joined.
It was not only when there was Discordia or sentences of relaxation that confirmation was required.
A History of The Inquisition of Spain; vol. 2, | Henry Charles LeaThere is also, in Italy, a plant known as Discordia, likewise employed for love divinations.
Plant Lore, Legends, and Lyrics | Richard Folkard
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