: a lover of Daphnis in a Greek pastoral romance

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Chloē

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chloe was in 1587

Dictionary Entries Near Chloe

Cite this Entry

“Chloe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chloe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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