Meaning of the word Demeter in English
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Demeter
US /dɪˈmiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /dɪˈmiː.t̬ɚ/
Noun
1.
The ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility. She is often depicted with a cornucopia, wheat, or a torch.
Example:
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In Greek mythology, Demeter mourned the abduction of her daughter Persephone, causing winter.
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Farmers often prayed to Demeter for a bountiful harvest.
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