Xan·thip·pe
| \ zan-ˈthi-pē
, -ˈti-
\
, -ˈti-
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variants:
or Xantippe \
zan-ˈti-pē
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Definition of Xanthippe
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an ill-tempered woman
Xanthippe
biographical name
Xan·thip·pe
| \ zan-ˈthi-pē
, -ˈti- \
, -ˈti- \
Definition of Xanthippe (Entry 2 of 2)
5th century b.c. wife of Socrates
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“Xanthippe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xanthippe. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.
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