Proserpina

/proʊˈsʌrpənə/
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Other forms: Proserpinas

Definitions of Proserpina
  1. noun
    goddess of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Persephone
    synonyms: Proserpine
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    Roman deity
    a deity worshipped by the ancient Romans
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