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Meaning of "Graeae" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GRAEAE

Graeae  [ˈɡriːiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GRAEAE

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Graeae is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GRAEAE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Graeae

Graeae

In Greek mythology the Graeae (Gry-eye, gry-ee, gray-ee; English translation: "old women", "grey ones", or "grey witches"; alternatively spelled Graiai (Γραῖαι) and Graiae), also called the Grey Sisters, were three sisters in Greek mythology who shared one eye and one tooth among them. Their names were Deino, Enyo, and Pemphredo.

Definition of Graeae in the English dictionary

The definition of Graeae in the dictionary is three aged sea deities, having only one eye and one tooth among them, guardians of their sisters, the Gorgons.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GRAEAE


aalii
ɑːˈliːiː
Cassiopeiae
ˌkæsɪəˈpiːiː
cooee
ˈkuːiː
cooey
ˈkuːiː
dui
ˈdjuːiː
GUI
ˈɡuːiː
hokonui
həʊkəˈnuːiː
kanae
kɑːnɑːiː
Kauai
kɑːˈwɑːiː
korowai
kɒrɒwɑːiː
kowhaiwhai
kɒfɑːiːfɑːiː
ngai
əŋˈɡɑːiː
reremai
ˈrɛrɛmɑːiː
rouille
ˈruːiː
Salicaceae
ˌsælɪˈkeɪsiːiː
tracheae
trəˈkiːiː
wai
ˈwɑːiː
wharenui
fɑːrɛnuːiː
zoaeae
zəʊˈiːiː
zoeae
zəʊˈiːiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GRAEAE

Graecise
Graecism
Graecize
Graeco-Roman
Graeco-Roman wrestling
Graf
Grafen
graffiti
graffitist
graffito
graft
graft hybrid
graftage
grafter
grafting
graham
graham cracker
graham flour
Graham Land

WORDS THAT END LIKE GRAEAE

ae
algae
cochleae
corneae
curriculum vitae
dae
fae
foveae
gae
galeae
hae
nae
ochreae
ocreae
paleae
reggae
sae
tae
trochleae
vitae

Synonyms and antonyms of Graeae in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Graeae» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GRAEAE

Find out the translation of Graeae to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Graeae from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Graeae» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

Graeae
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Graeae
570 millions of speakers

English

Graeae
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Graeae
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Graeae
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Graeae
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Graeae
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গ্রেড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Grées
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gradus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Graeae
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グライアイ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Graeae
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gradasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Graeae
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பட்டம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पायरी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gradus
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Graie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Graeae
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Graeae
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Graeae
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Γραίοι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Graeae
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Graeae
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Graeae
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Graeae

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAEAE»

The term «Graeae» is normally little used and occupies the 135.895 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GRAEAE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Graeae

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GRAEAE»

Discover the use of Graeae in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Graeae and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Golden Age of Myth & Legend
THE GRAEAE AND THE GORGONS The Graeae were three sisters who were grey-haired from their birth, whence their name. Their respective names were Dino, Pephredo, and Euyo, and they were sisters to the Gorgons, the Sirens, and the ...
Thomas Bulfinch, 1993
2
Encyclopedia of Greek and Roman Mythology
1504 (Musée Condé, Chantilly) shows the nude, graceful trio in their characteristic pose. Graeae (Graiai) Daughters of the sea gods Phorcys and Ceto , sisters of the Gorgons. Classical sources are Apollodorus's Library (2.4.2) and Hesiod's ...
Luke Roman, Monica Roman, 2010
3
Graeae Plays 1: New Plays Redefining Disability
A unique and ground-breaking collection of plays.
Jenny Sealey, 2002
4
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They told him to seek the Graeae, who were the Gorgons' sisters. Only the Graeae knew where to find the Hesperides, a group of nymphs who owned several items that Perseus would need in his quest. Perseus would have to convince the ...
5
ThirdWay
But Ellen doesn't dismiss specialist disabled theatre companies such as Graeae and Interim. She sees them as having a vital role in giving people wih disabilities confidence and experience in performing, and in changing attitudes in society.
6
Raising Public Awareness of Mathematics
The myth of the three old Graeae [4] was inspiring for several activities involving maps. Since the three sisters have only one eye to share, we can imagine several situations leading to a mathematical problem. For that in Fig. 15, we supposed ...
Ehrhard Behrends, Nuno Crato, Jose Francisco Rodrigues, 2012
7
Classical Mythology
The Graeae knew the way to their sisters, the Gorgons, also three in number ( Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa), whose hair writhed with serpents. They were of such terrifying aspect that those who looked upon them turned to stone. Gorgons are ...
Mark P. O. Morford, Robert J. Lenardon, 1999
8
Contemporary Feminist Theatres: To Each Her Own
To Each Her Own Lizbeth Goodman. providing writers' workshops by and for disabled people. When access and training are overcome, more plays by and about and for disabled women should also appear.30 Graeae does not have an official ...
Lizbeth Goodman, 2003
9
On Directing: Interviews with Directors
How would you descrihe your work with Graeae? My workatGraeae was the most enjoyable coming together of personal feelings, identity, politics, theatrical discovery and innovation. Graeae was an important and necessary role model and ...
Gabriella Giannachi, Mary Luckhurst, 1999
10
Encyclopedia of Fairies in World Folklore and Mythology
A third graia, Deino (“the terrible”) was later added. The graeae were said to live in Kisthene, the land of the rock rose, in a sea cave where they guard the road leading to the Gorgons. A personification of the terror of the sea, these three sisters ...
Theresa Bane, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GRAEAE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Graeae is used in the context of the following news items.
1
No walls: Greenwich and Docklands International Festival
But Hemmings, who in 2012 co-directed the Paralympic Games opening ceremony with Graeae's Jenny Sealey, is very aware the financial ... «The Stage, Jul 15»
2
Cast announced for The Who's Tommy
... Noah (Chichester Festival Theatre); The 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony (Olympic Stadium); Reasons To Be Cheerful (Graeae Theatre ... «Entertainment Focus, Jul 15»
3
A theatre fit for everyone
Ovalhouse alumni include Howard Brenton, David Hare, Pierce Brosnan, Tim Roth, Mike Figgis, Graeae, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Nitin Sawhney, ... «South London Press, Jul 15»
4
THE FOUR FRIDAS Comes to Royal Artillery Barracks for …
... production's Assistant Director, Amit Sharma is Associate Director at Graeae, a theatre company which places disabled artists centre stage. «Broadway World, Jul 15»
5
Everyman & Playhouse to Present HAMMER, THE ODYSSEY …
The theatres will also be working with Graeae on the Ramps on the Moon project and Eclipse Theatre Company on Revolution Mix. All projects ... «Broadway World, Jun 15»
6
Ashley Birchall to Lead THE WHO's TOMMY at Greenwich Theatre …
... Noah (Chichester Festival Theatre); The 2012 Paralympic Opening Ceremony (Olympic Stadium); Reasons To Be Cheerful (Graeae Theatre ... «Broadway World, Jun 15»
7
Jenny Sealey MBE to deliver Creative Keynote at CMC 2015
The artistic director of Graeae will join a collection of high profile speakers all focusing on the theme of 'All Change?' Jenny Sealey MBE ... «Licensing.biz, Jun 15»
8
Drama training tips: Sophie Partridge
Sophie Partridge is a performer and writer trained by Graeae Theatre. She has acted professionally for over 15 years with Graeae and other ... «The Stage, Jun 15»
9
Citizens Theatre premieres new musical in partnership with ATG
Alongside the performances, talks and workshops will be led by representatives from Graeae Theatre Company and the Deaf and Hearing ... «The Stage, Jun 15»
10
Fine producers who don't employ disabled actors and actors will just …
Jenny Sealey, director of Graeae Theatre Company, has had a brainwave. Fine producers who don't employ disabled actors. She's particularly ... «Spectator.co.uk, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Graeae [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/graeae>. May 2024 ».
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