Parcae

American  

[pahr-see, -kahy] / ˈpɑr si, -kaɪ /

plural noun

singular

Parca

1. the three Fates of ancient Rome, developed out of the goddess Parca by identification with the Moerae of Greek mythology.

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Parcae British  

/ ˈpɑːsiː /

plural noun

1. Greek counterparts: the Moirai.  the Roman goddesses of fate

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Example Sentences

The Parcae and the Erinnyes figured as dark angels of Destiny.

From Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn

What is this labour?" said the peer to John;   And the disciple answered Otho's heir,   "Know that the Parcae are those ancient wives,   That in this fashion spin your feeble lives.

From Orlando Furioso by Rose, William Stewart

When I came out, there were no heiresses except the Parcae, confirmed old maids; and no very rich dowager, except my grandmother, old Terra.'

From Ixion In Heaven by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

Pluto was perplexed; his confidence in the Parcae was shaken.

From The Infernal Marriage by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

The Parcae were not more methodical; Atropos not more fatal; the automaton chess-player not more irresponsible.

From Israel Potter by Melville, Herman