Artemis

noun

Ar·​te·​mis ˈär-tə-məs How to pronounce Artemis (audio)
: a Greek moon goddess often portrayed as a virgin huntress compare diana

Word History

Etymology

Greek

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Artemis was in 1673

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“Artemis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Artemis. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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