Eirene

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Εἰρήνη (Eirḗnē, literally “Peace”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /aɪˈɹiːni/

Proper noun

Eirene

(Greek mythology) The goddess/personification of peace and one of the Horae. She is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Dike and Eunomia. Her Roman counterpart is Pax.
(astronomy) 14 Irene, a main belt asteroid.
A female given name

Antonyms

Polemos

Coordinate terms

(Horae): Thallo (Spring), Auxo (Summer), Carpo (Autumn), Dike (Justice), Eunomia (Order of Law)

Anagrams

Reenie

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