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parthenope
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parthenope, n. [L., the name of a Siren, fr. Gr. Parqeno`ph.].
- One of the Sirens, who threw herself into the sea, in despair at not being able to beguile
Ulysses by her songs. [1913 Webster] - One of the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, discovered by
M. de Gasparis in 1850. [1913 Webster]
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