Callisto

noun

Cal·​lis·​to kə-ˈli-(ˌ)stō How to pronounce Callisto (audio)
: a nymph loved by Zeus, changed into a she-bear by Hera, and subsequently changed into the Great Bear constellation

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Kallistō

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Callisto was in the 14th century

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“Callisto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Callisto. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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