Mede
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Mede
1350–1400; Middle English Medis (plural), Old English Mēdas < Latin Mēdī < Greek Mêdoi (plural), Mêdos (singular) < Old Persian Māda
Example Sentences
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The contest will be hosted by actor Malin Åkerman and presenter and comedian Petra Mede, who was also at the helm in 2013 and 2016.
From BBC ● May 3, 2024
General view of the Total oil refinery at La Mede near Marseille, southern France, July 2, 2015.
From Reuters ● Jun. 27, 2022
“I’m very sad, but also not really surprised,” said Rose Mede, who lives at one of the properties where dioxins were found.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 15, 2022
Bettina Wachter, a single parent in Valley Mede, said many students in her neighborhood walk to school.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 14, 2019
I sent Intaphernes, my servant, a Mede, with an army against Babylon.
From The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) by Max Duncker
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