Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alcestis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.55 in modern English

Syllables
al-ces-tis
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A princess, the fairest of the daughters of Pelias, known for her love of her husband.

Questions

What does alcestis mean?
A princess, the fairest of the daughters of Pelias, known for her love of her husband.

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