Arachne Definition

ə-răknē
noun
A young woman who was transformed into a spider by Athena for challenging her to a weaving contest.
American Heritage
A girl turned into a spider by Athena for challenging the goddess to a weaving contest.
Webster's New World
pronoun

(Greek mythology) A woman famous for her skill at weaving. She was changed into a spider by the goddess Athena.

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Origin of Arachne

  • From Latin Arachnē, from Ancient Greek ἀράχνη (arakhnē, “spider”).

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