Cynthia

Other forms: Cynthias

Definitions of Cynthia
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
    synonyms: Artemis
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    a deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
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