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Meaning of "Guinevere" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GUINEVERE

Guinevere  [ˈɡwɪnɪˌvɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GUINEVERE

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Guinevere 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 GUINEVERE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Guinevere

Guinevere

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪnɨvɪər/ was the legendary Queen consort of King Arthur. In tales and folklore, she was said to have had a love affair with Arthur's chief knight Sir Lancelot. This story first appeared in Chrétien de Troyes' Lancelot, the Knight of the Cart, and reappeared as a common motif in numerous cyclical Arthurian literature, starting with the Lancelot-Grail Cycle of the early 13th century and carrying through the Post-Vulgate Cycle and Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur. Guinevere and Lancelot's betrayal of Arthur was often considered as having led to the downfall of the kingdom.

Definition of Guinevere in the English dictionary

The definition of Guinevere in the dictionary is the wife of King Arthur and paramour of Lancelot.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GUINEVERE


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Bedivere
ˈbɛdɪˌvɪə
Bolivia
bəˈlɪvɪə
centumvir
ˈsɛntəmˌvɪə
clavier
kləˈvɪə
Guenevere
ˈɡwɛnɪˌvɪə
indinavir
ɪnˈdɪnəˌvɪə
Latvia
ˈlætvɪə
Octavia
ɒkˈteɪvɪə
Pavia
ˈpɑːvɪə
Retrovir
ˈrɛtrəʊˌvɪə
ritonavir
raɪˈtɒnəˌvɪə
Scandinavia
ˌskændɪˈneɪvɪə
Segovia
sɪˈɡəʊvɪə
severe
sɪˈvɪə
sylvia
ˈsɪlvɪə
trivia
ˈtrɪvɪə
veer
vɪə
Xavier
ˈzeɪvɪə
Yugoslavia
ˌjuːɡəʊˈslɑːvɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GUINEVERE

Guin.
guinea
Guinea corn
guinea fowl
guinea grains
guinea hen
Guinea pepper
guinea pig
Guinea worm
Guinea-Bissau
Guinean
Guinever
Guinness
guipure
guipure lace
guiro
guisard
Guiscard

WORDS THAT END LIKE GUINEVERE

anywhere
arriere
as it were
as you were
atmosphere
elsewhere
everywhere
here
mere
nowhere
out there
persevere
premiere
revere
Sir Bedivere
somewhere
Tevere
there
were
where

Synonyms and antonyms of Guinevere in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Guinevere» into 25 languages

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吉尼维尔
1,325 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
570 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
510 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
380 millions of speakers
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Guinevere
280 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
278 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
270 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
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Guinevere
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Guinevere
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Guinevere
180 millions of speakers

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グイネヴィア
130 millions of speakers

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귀네비어
85 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
85 millions of speakers
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Guinevere
80 millions of speakers

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கினிவேரா
75 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
75 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
70 millions of speakers

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guinevere
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ginewra
50 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
40 millions of speakers

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Guinevere
30 millions of speakers
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Γκουίνεβιρ
15 millions of speakers
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Guinevere
14 millions of speakers
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Guinevere
10 millions of speakers
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Guinevere
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Guinevere

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GUINEVERE»

The term «Guinevere» is regularly used and occupies the 59.975 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GUINEVERE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GUINEVERE»

Discover the use of Guinevere in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Guinevere and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Guinevere
Guinevere's profound insights resonate dramatically in the lives of women today. "Whether you believe in reincarnation or not, the story of the legendary Guinevere is a beautifully remarkable tale that will leave you breathless for more.
Laurel Phelan, 2012
2
Guinevere
The girlhood of the legendary Queen of Camelot is filled with spirits, beauty, imagination, pride, and dreams of her future husband and king
Sharan Newman, 1996
3
The Dragon Queen: Tales Of Guinevere
Full of wild magic, both benign and malign, romance, superstition, wonder, bloody battles and wonderfully well-wrought characters, and written with a fresh, contemporary voice, this novel turns the legend of King Arthur and his mercurial ...
Alice Borchardt, 2010
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Guinevere
An expert on mythology reveals the truths behind the legend of Guinevere, describing her complex nature, her aloof beauty, and the fascination she has held for fans of Arthurian legend for centuries
Norma Lorre Goodrich, 1992
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Guinevere: The Legend in Autumn
Surrounded by traitors, trapped by destiny, Britain's spirited Queen Guinevere recounts the last, dramatic years of Camelot.
Persia Woolley, 1991
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Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend
But in these medieval days, this is the age when childish things must be put away and greater responsibilities acceptedall in preparation for a betrothal of marriage.For young Lady Guinevere, on the advent of her thirteenth Birth Day, the ...
Cheryl Carpinello, 2009
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Alfred and Guinevere
In a novel which explores "the boundaries between fantasy and reality, innocence and knowledge, ... Alfred and Guinevere are two children who have been sent by their parents to spend the summer at their grandmother's house in the country.
James Schuyler, 1958
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Guinevere's Gamble
Thirteen-year-old Guinevere learns more about her destiny when she accompanies her aunt and uncle to an important council of Welsh kings and finds that she has a powerful enemy in the High King's sister, Morgan.
Nancy McKenzie, 2011
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Guinevere's Gift
Young Guinevere, an orphan who lives with the king and queen of Gwynedd, helps rescue her cousin from kidnappers who are plotting to seize the palace and overthrow the king, even as the queen despairs of her rebellious nature.
Nancy McKenzie, 2011
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Lancelot and Guinevere: A Casebook
Twenty-nine collected essays represent a critical history of Shakespeare's play as text and as theater, beginning with Samuel Johnson in 1765, and ending with a review of the Royal Shakespeare Company production in 1991.
Lori Walters, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GUINEVERE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Guinevere is used in the context of the following news items.
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Once Upon a Time Clips Introduce Brave's Merida and Dark Swan
... free Emma from the forces of darkness, with Elliot Knight as Merlin, Joana Metrass as Guinevere and Andrew Jenkins as the knight Percival. «ComingSoon.net, Jul 15»
2
'Once Upon A Time' Season 5 Spoilers & Cast Update: Merida Of …
Camelot's Guinevere and Percival, which will be played by Joana Metrass and Andrew Jenkins, respectively, are also set to be introduced in ... «Realty Today, Jul 15»
3
'Dark Awakening' Star Valerie Azlynn Introduces Lady Guinevere
Valerie Azlynn with the dogs she rescued, Lady Guinevere Von Darlington and Lady Radha Von Darlington. (Photo : PHOTOGRAPHY BY ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
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Is 'Once Upon A Time' Season 5 Welcoming 'Brave's Merida? This …
We've already cast the likes of King Arthur and Guinevere, as well, so up until now I assumed there wouldn't be much time for anything else. «Bustle, Jul 15»
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Merida from 'Brave' Will Join the Cast of 'Once Upon a Time' Next …
The bow and arrow-wielding princess joins previously-announced Camelot characters: Elliot Knight as Merlin, Joana Metrass as Guinevere, ... «Zimbio, Jul 15»
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Once Upon A Time Has Found Its Merlin and Guinevere
Been wondering who will be joining Once Upon a Time as Merlin and Guinevere? Well, you're in luck. Elliot Knight has been cast to play the ... «TV Guide, Jul 15»
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'Once Upon a Time' season 5 spoilers: Emma becomes the Dark …
The show will be introducing some well-known Arthurian characters next season — King Arthur, Guinevere and Merlin —and the network is ... «Ecumenical News, Jul 15»
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Once Upon a Time Spoilers: Liam Garrigan Joins Season 5 as King …
He'll first pop up in this fall's premiere and will recur alongside Merlin and the yet-to-be-cast Guinevere. All three characters will be a big part of ... «Wetpaint, Jul 15»
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Neuroscientist receives $2.9 million grant to explore link between …
Those are the questions being explored by Georgetown neuroscientist Guinevere Eden, DPhil. Her study was recently funded by a $2,857,767 ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 15»
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Technicrete ropes in Cast Industries operations
Guinevere Thomas, ISG's group marketing and communications manager, said Cast Industries would be incorporated into Technicrete, ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»

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