Fames

See also: fames

English

Etymology

From Latin fames (“hunger”)

Proper noun

Fames

  1. (Roman mythology) The goddess/personification of famine and hunger. She is the Roman counterpart of Limos.
Usage notes

The modern-day word 'famine' is derived from her name.

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