Erinys

noun

Eri·​nys i-ˈri-nəs How to pronounce Erinys (audio) -ˈrī- How to pronounce Erinys (audio)
plural Erinyes i-ˈri-nē-ˌēz How to pronounce Erinys (audio)
-ˈrī-
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Word History

Etymology

Greek

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Erinys was in 1567

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“Erinys.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Erinys. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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