Parthenope

/ (pɑːˈθɛnəpɪ) /

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noun

Greek myth a siren, who drowned herself when Odysseus evaded the lure of the sirens' singing. Her body was said to have been cast ashore at what became Naples

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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Words nearby Parthenope

partheno-, parthenocarpy, parthenogenesis, Parthenon, Parthenopaeus, Parthenope, Parthenos, parthenospore, Parthia, Parthian, Parthian shot

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How to use Parthenope in a sentence

A very different note, it will be observed, from that which Parthenope—and Pippa—heard from “the lark on the wing.”
The Life of Florence Nightingale vol. 1 of 2|Edward Tyas Cook
They were printed upon excellent paper, with ornamental margins, under the title of "Onward, Parthenope!"
Don Orsino|F. Marion Crawford
They were printed upon excellent paper with ornamental margins under the title of Onward, Parthenope!
Critical Studies|Ouida
Parthenope would be glad to know what would be the best food for a starling in the winter?
Little Folks (December 1884)|Various

One of them was addressed to the same cousin to whom Parthenope wrote.
The Life of Florence Nightingale vol. 1 of 2|Edward Tyas Cook