LAMIA


Meaning of LAMIA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' l ā -m ē - ə

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, devouring monster; akin to Greek lamyros gluttonous

Date: 14th century

: a female demon : VAMPIRE

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