Pasiphaë

[ puh-sif-uh-ee ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the wife of Minos, mother of Ariadne, and mother of the Minotaur by the Cretan bull.
2. Astronomy. a small moon of the planet Jupiter.

Pasiphaë

¹

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

1. astronomy a small outer satellite of the planet Jupiter

Pasiphaë

²

/ pəˈsɪfɪiː /

noun

1. Greek myth the wife of Minos and mother (by a bull) of the Minotaur

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pasiphaë¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Pasiphaë’s voice was soft, but full of venom.

From Literature

“Listen to your friend,” Pasiphaë said.

From Literature

Pasiphaë paced in front of them, examining Hazel, her eyes so full of hate it made Hazel’s skin tingle.

From Literature

Pasiphaë stood only a few feet in front of them.

From Literature

“Too late, too late,” Pasiphaë crooned.

From Literature