irene

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I⋅re⋅ne

[ahy-ree-nee for 1; ahy-reen or, especially Brit., ahy-ree-nee for 2]

–noun

1.	Classical Mythology. one of the Horae, the personification of peace.

2.	Also, I⋅re⋅na [ahy-ree-nuh, i-rey-nuh] Show IPA . A female given name.

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Word Origin & History

Irene

fem. proper name, from Fr. Irène, from L. Irene, from Gk. Eirene, lit. "peace."

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Encyclopedia

Irene

Byzantine ruler and saint of the Greek Orthodox Church who was instrumental in restoring the use of icons in the Eastern Roman Empire.

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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2008. Encyclopedia Britannica Online.
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