Discordia

[ dis-kawr-dee-uh ]

noun

1. the ancient Roman goddess of discord, identified with the Greek goddess Eris.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Discordia¹

< Latin: discord

Example Sentences

Powerful influence from all quarters was brought to bear to save the accused, and in the final consulta de fe there was discordia.

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Jocundare super adjutrice tua discordia; quid erupit de puteo infernalis abyssi, ut accumulentur tibi multa pecuniarum prmia.

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Non bene junctarum discordia semina rerum—The discordant seeds of things ill joined.

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It was not only when there was discordia or sentences of relaxation that confirmation was required.

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There is also, in Italy, a plant known as Discordia, likewise employed for love divinations.

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