Euphrosyne

[ yoo-fros-uh-nee ]

noun

, Classical Mythology.

1. one of the Graces.

Euphrosyne

/ juːˈfrɒzɪˌniː /

noun

1. Greek myth one of the three Graces

Word History and Origins

Origin of Euphrosyne¹

< Greek, personification of euphrosýnē mirth, merriment

Word History and Origins

Origin of Euphrosyne¹

from Greek: mirth, merriment

Example Sentences

“Or call it by some pretty name to placate it,” Euphrosyne suggested.

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Euphrosyne wished that he would come out, within sight of the beckon of her hand.

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Euphrosyne cast a smile down to the nun, and placed herself against the jalousie, holding the branch upon her head.

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I advise you to make friends among the sisters, however, Euphrosyne; for there you will spend the next few years.

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“But I do not want to see any fighting,” said Euphrosyne, turning upon the stairs to descend.

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