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Megaera.

One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

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name/məˈd͡ʒɪəɹə/Received-Pronunciation/məˈd͡ʒ(ə)ɪɹə/General-American
  1. One of the Furies, Erinyes in Greek mythology, the cause of jealousy and envy, who punishes people who commit crimes, especially marital infidelity.

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Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek Μέγαιρα (Mégaira, “the jealous one”), from μεγαίρω (megaírō, “to grudge, envy”).

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