Associations to the word «Athene»

Wiktionary

ATHENE, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Strigidae   — certain small, typical owls or owlets.
ATHENE NOCTUA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Strigidae   — the little owl, native to most of temperate Europe and Asia.

Dictionary definition

ATHENE, noun. (Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva.
ATHENE, noun. A genus of Strigidae.

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