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Xanthippe

UK
/zænˈtɪpiː/
US
/zænˈtɪpi/

Translations

Xanthippenoun
Xanthippes
pl
UK
/zænˈtɪpiː/
US
/zænˈtɪpi/
Xanthippe was known for her sharp tongue and strong personality.
Ксантиппа была известна своим острым языком и сильным характером.
Xanthippeproper noun
UK
/zænˈθɪpi/
US
/zænˈθɪpi/
Personal name of Socrates’ wife in Ancient Greek literature.

Definitions

Xanthippenoun
A woman who is regarded as nagging, scolding, or ill-tempered, often used in reference to a wife.
He often joked that his wife was a real Xanthippe, always finding something to complain about.
Xanthippeproper noun
The wife of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, commonly portrayed as sharp-tongued in anecdotal tradition.
Xanthippe is often cited by historians as an example of a spirited Athenian woman.
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