Graiae

American

[grey-ee, grahy-ee] / ˈgreɪ i, ˈgraɪ i /

plural noun

Graeae.

Graiae British

/ ˈɡreɪiː, ˈɡraɪiː /

plural noun

a variant of Graeae

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The Graiae were their sisters, three gray women who had but one eye between them.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Once and awhile she smiles showing her few remaining teeth in Graiae fashion.

From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives by United States. Work Projects Administration

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