Complete Definition of "Moirae"

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Etymology
Plural form of moira from the Greek meaning "fate", from moros, (fate, destiny, doom, lot) from meiresthai, (to receive one's share).

Proper noun
Moirae

  1. Greek mythology The Fates, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, the goddesses, who controlled the destiny of everyone, by weaving with the thread of life.

See also
Fates
Moira

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