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Definition of cynthia

cynthia

/ˈsɪn.θi.ə/
cyn · thi · a
Plural:cynthias
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Adjective:cynthian
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cynthia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

(usually capitalized) In classical mythology, an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis (or Roman Diana), or a poetic personification of the moon.

Example

"Renaissance poets frequently invoked Cynthia as a symbol of the pale and constant moon."

2

A large Asian saturniid silkmoth (Samia cynthia), introduced to North America and Europe, having olive-brown wings marked with pale crescent spots and pinkish-white bands.

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• Nearby Words

cynicism
cynodont
cynoglossum
cynthia
cyperus
cypress
cypriot

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Cynthia, from Ancient Greek Kynthia, meaning 'woman from Mount Cynthus' on the island of Delos, the mythical birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.

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