Hecuba

noun

Hec·u·ba ˈhe-kyə-bə

: the wife of Priam in Homer's Iliad

Examples of Hecuba in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other characters include Cassandra, the daughter of Priam and Hecuba, king and queen of Troy. —

Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Hekabē

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Hecuba was in the 14th century

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“Hecuba.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hecuba. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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