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PROSERPINA

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Overview

PROSERPINA (noun)
  The noun PROSERPINA has 1 sense:

1. goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephoneplay

  Familiarity information: PROSERPINA used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


PROSERPINA (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Proserpina; Proserpine

Instance hypernyms:

Roman deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Romans)


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