lamia

noun

la·mia ˈlā-mē-ə

: a female demon : vampire

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, devouring monster; akin to Greek lamyros gluttonous

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

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

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“Lamia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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Lamia

La·mia lä-ˈmē-ä

city in east central Greece northwest of Thermopylae population 43,898

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