andromache
|an-dro-ma-che|
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/ænˈdrɑːməˌki/
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/ænˈdrɒməˌki/
mythological woman; Hector's wife
Etymology
Etymology Information
'andromache' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'Andromakhē', where 'andr-' meant 'man' and 'makhē' meant 'battle'.
Historical Evolution
'Andromakhē' was adopted into Latin as 'Andromacha', and eventually became the modern English word 'Andromache'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the mythological figure, and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a character in Greek mythology, the wife of Hector and later the concubine of Neoptolemus.
Andromache mourned the loss of Hector after the fall of Troy.
Last updated: 2025/08/04 05:36