Clotho

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Proper noun

Clotho f

  1. (obsolete) A taxonomic genus within the family Oecobiidae arachnids, wall spiders, with its species now in other genera in Oecobiidae.
  2. (obsolete) A taxonomic genus within the family Viperidae vipers, with its species now in other genera in Viperidae.
  3. (obsolete) A taxonomic genus within the family Trochilidae – certain hummingbirds.

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Etymology

Latin Clōthō, from Ancient Greek Κλωθώ (Klōthṓ), from κλώθω (klṓthō, literally to spin).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkloʊθoʊ/

Proper noun

Clotho

  1. (Greek mythology) The youngest of the three Fates, a daughter of Zeus and Themis; the spinner of the thread of life. Her Roman equivalent is Nona.
  2. (astronomy) 97 Klotho, a main belt asteroid.

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