Associations to the word «Circe»

Wiktionary

CIRCE, proper noun. (Greek mythology) An enchantress who turned Odysseus' men into pigs.
CIRCE, proper noun. (astronomy) Short for 34 Circe, a main belt asteroid.

Dictionary definition

CIRCE, noun. (Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine.

Wise words

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