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Definition of chloe

chloe

/ˈkloʊ.i/
chlo · e
Plural:Chloes
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chloe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female given name of Greek origin meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming'.

Example

"Chloe graduated at the top of her class and went on to study botany."

2

In ancient Greek mythology, an epithet of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, harvest, and springtime foliage.

Example

"Ancient Athenian farmers offered springtime sacrifices to Demeter under her title of Chloe to ensure a bountiful harvest."

• Rhymes for chloe

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Chloe, from Ancient Greek Χλόη (Khlóē), literally meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming foliage'; in Greek antiquity, it served as an epithet of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility, in springtime.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chloe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chloe
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