English Dictionary

NOX

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Overview

NOX (noun)
  The noun NOX has 1 sense:

1. Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyxplay

  Familiarity information: NOX used as a noun is very rare.


English dictionary: Word details


NOX (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Roman goddess of night; daughter of Erebus; counterpart of Greek Nyx

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

Night; Nox

Instance hypernyms:

Roman deity (a deity worshipped by the ancient Romans)


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