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Parcae
[
pahr
-see
,
-kahy
]
Par·cae
/
ˈpɑr
si
,
-kaɪ
/
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pahr
-see
,
-kahy
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plural
noun
,
singular
Par·ca
/
-kə
/
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-k
uh
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.
the three Fates of ancient Rome, developed out of the goddess
Parca
by identification with the Moerae of
greek mythology
.
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Par·ca
/
ˈpɑr
kə
/
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[
pahr
-k
uh
]
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noun
1.
an ancient Roman goddess of childbirth and destiny.
Compare Parcae.
2.
any one of the
Parcae.
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Parcae
(ˈpɑːsiː)
—
pl n
,
sing
Parca
the Parcae
Greek counterparts:
the Moirai
the Roman goddesses of fate
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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