Eris

[eer-is, er-is]

noun

the ancient Greek goddess of discord and the sister of Ares: identified with the Roman goddess Discordia.

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British Dictionary definitions for erises

Eris

noun

Greek myth the goddess of discord, sister of Ares

Eris

noun

the largest dwarf planet in the solar system, located beyond the Kuiper belt. It has a diameter of 2400 km

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Word Origin and History for erises

Eris

goddess of discord, from Greek eris "strife, discord," of uncertain origin. Related: Eristic.