Xanthippe

noun

Xan·thip·pe | \ zan-ˈthi-pē

How to pronounce Xanthippe (audio)

, -ˈti-\

variants: or Xantippe \ zan-ˈti-pē

How to pronounce Xantippe (audio)

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Definition of Xanthippe

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an ill-tempered woman

Xanthippe

biographical name

Xan·thip·pe | \ zan-ˈthi-pē

How to pronounce Xanthippe (audio)

, -ˈti-\

Definition of Xanthippe (Entry 2 of 2)

5th century b.c. wife of Socrates

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