Xanthippe
Pronunciation of Xanthippe
/zˈanθɪp/, /zˈanθɪp/, /z_ˈa_n_θ_ɪ_p/
Synonyms for Xanthippe:
Sense 1
old woman
hag.
vixen
shrew.
Other synonyms and related words:
hag, harpy, shrew.
Usage examples for Xanthippe:
- " But Xanthippic in its origin," returned Xanthippe. - "The Pursuit of the House-Boat", John Kendrick Bangs.
- Almost as soon as the friends of Socrates enter the prison Xanthippe and her children are sent home in the care of one of Crito's servants. - "Phaedo The Last Hours Of Socrates", Plato.
- On entering we found Socrates just released from chains, and Xanthippe, whom you know, sitting by him, and holding his child in her arms. - "Phaedo The Last Hours Of Socrates", Plato.