Nemea

[ nee-mee-uh ]

/ ˈni mi ə /

noun

a valley in SE Greece, in ancient Argolis.

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Ne·me·an

[ni-mee-uh n, nee-mee-] /nɪˈmi ən, ˈni mi-/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for nemean

The first labor that Eurystheus assigned to Hercules was to bring him the skin of the Nemean lion.
Myths and Legends of All Nations|Various
So likewise, was this the manner in which Hercules disposed of the Nemean lion.
Bible Myths and their Parallels in other Religions|T. W. Doane
The principal among these were the Pythian, Nemean, and Isthmian games, though there were various others of less importance.
Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15)|Charles Morris
Nemean Games, one of the four great national festivals of Greece, and celebrated every other year.
The Nuttall Encyclopaedia|Edited by Rev. James Wood

Not long after he competed at the Nemean Games and was victor in the racing.
Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh

British Dictionary definitions for nemean (1 of 2)

Nemean

/ (nɪˈmiːən) /

adjective

of or relating to the valley of Nemea in ancient Greece or its inhabitants

British Dictionary definitions for nemean (2 of 2)

Nemea

/ (nɪˈmiːə) /

noun

(in ancient Greece) a valley in N Argolis in the NE Peloponnese; site of the Nemean Games, a Panhellenic festival and athletic competition held every other year

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