Xanthippe

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English

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Etymology

From the name of the wife of Socrates.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA: /zænθɪpiː/ or /zæntɪpiː/ (xantippe is always the latter)
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Noun

Xanthippe

  1. An ill-tempered woman.
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