Nephele

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Proper noun

Nephele f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Sphingidae – certain moths.

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Νεφέλη (Nephélē).

Proper noun

Nephele

  1. (Greek mythology) A cloud nymph who figured prominently in the story of Phrixus and Helle.
  2. A female given name from Ancient Greek.

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