Usually means: Greek myth, wife sacrifices self.
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  3. Alcestis: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
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  6. Alcestis: Webster's New World College Dictionary, 4th Ed.
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  9. Alcestis: Online Etymology Dictionary
  10. Alcestis (play), Alcestis: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
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  12. Alcestis: Merriam-Webster
  13. Alcestis: Wiktionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Alcestis)

▸ noun:  (Greek mythology) A princess, the fairest of the daughters of Pelias, known for her love of her husband.


Opposite:
admetus

Adjectives:
dead, veiled, net, fair, poor, young, admirable, beautiful, gracious, noble, own
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Opposite:
admetus

Adjectives:
dead, veiled, net, fair, poor, young, admirable, beautiful, gracious, noble, own




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