Horae

plural noun

Ho·​rae ˈhȯr-ˌē How to pronounce Horae (audio)
-ˌī
: the Greek goddesses of the seasons

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Hōrai

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Horae was in 1724

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Cite this Entry

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

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