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Par⋅cae

[pahr-see, -kahy]
–plural noun, singular -ca [-kuh] .
the three Fates of ancient Rome, developed out of the goddess Parca by identification with the Moerae of Greek mythology.

Par⋅ca

[pahr-kuh]
–noun
1. an ancient Roman goddess of childbirth and destiny. Compare Parcae.
2. any one of the Parcae.
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Par·cae   (pär'sē)   
pl.n.   Roman Mythology
The Fates.

[Latin; see perə-1 in Indo-European roots.]
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