"Semele" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈsɛməli/
Etymology: From Ancient Greek Σεμέλη (Semélē). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|Σεμέλη}} Ancient Greek Σεμέλη (Semélē) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Semele
  1. (Greek mythology) The mother of Dionysus. Tags: Greek Categories (topical): Greek mythology
    Sense id: en-Semele-en-name-nPpYiQR5 Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
  2. (astronomy) 86 Semele, a main belt asteroid. Categories (topical): Astronomy, Asteroids
    Sense id: en-Semele-en-name-unYT7d6h Disambiguation of Asteroids: 17 83 Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences
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