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

From Israel Potter by Melville, Herman

Delolme on the British Constitution will not save us; deaf will the Parcae be to votes of the House, to leading articles, constitutional philosophies.

From Latter-Day Pamphlets by Carlyle, Thomas

But in no part of Italy does there seem to be any distinct recollection of the Parcae.

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

Unde si Parcae prohibent iniquae, Dulce pellītis ovibus Galaesi Flumen et regnata petam Laconi 12 Rura Phalantho.

From Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Luce, Edmund

Dare look the Parcae in the face, and they will tell you, Rome is the world.

From Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ by Wallace, Lewis