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Gaea

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\ ˈjē-ə How to pronounce Gaea (audio) \

Definition of Gaea

: the Greek earth goddess and mother of the Titans

First Known Use of Gaea

1833, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Gaea

latinization of Greek Gaîa

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“Gaea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gaea. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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