Megaera

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

Origin

  • From Ancient Greek Μέγαιρα ("the jealous one"), from μεγαίρω.

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