Delia

Proper noun

Delia

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Anthomyiidae – certain flies.

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek Δήλῐᾰ (Dḗlia), epithet of the goddess Artemis, referring to her birth on the island of Delos.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈdiːlɪə/
• Rhymes: -iːliə

Proper noun

Delia

1. A female given name.
   • ~1886 William Ernest Henley, A Ballade of Ladies' Names, Gleeson White:Ballades and Rondeaus, Read Books 1887, page 19:

     Sentiment hallows the vowels of Delia; /Sweet simplicity breathes from Rose;

   • 1995 Anne Tyler, Ladder of Years, Knopf, →ISBN, page 8:

     "I'm Delia Grinstead," she told him. - - - "I don't believe I've ever run into a Delia before." "Well, it's Cordelia, really. My father named me that."

2. A village in Alberta, Canada.
3. A city in Kansas.
4. A municipality in Sicily, Italy.

Anagrams

• Elida, Ideal, ailed, ideal, ladie

Etymology

From the Ancient Greek Δήλῐᾰ (Dḗlia), epithet of Artemis. Also used as a short form of the rare given name Adelia.

Proper noun

Delia f

1. A female given name.