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Hek⋅a⋅te

  [hek-uh-tee; in Shakespeare hek-it]
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–noun
Hecate.
Related forms:
Hek⋅a⋅te⋅an, Hek⋅a⋅tae⋅an, adjective

Hec⋅a⋅te

  [hek-uh-tee; in Shakespeare hek-it]
–noun Classical Mythology.
a goddess of the earth and Hades, associated with sorcery, hounds, and crossroads.
Also, Hekate.

Origin:
< L < Gk hekátē, n. use of fem. of hékatos far-shooting, said of Apollo as sun-god

Related forms:
Hec⋅a⋅te⋅an, Hec⋅a⋅tae⋅an, adjective
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Hec·a·te or Hek·a·te   (hěk'ə-tē, hěk'ĭt)   
n.   Greek Mythology
An ancient fertility goddess who later became associated with Persephone as queen of Hades and protector of witches.
Hek·a·te   (hěk'ə-tē, hěk'ĭt)   
n.  Variant of Hecate.
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