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Webster 1913 Edition

Circean

Cir-ce′an

,
Adj.
[L.
Circaeus
.]
Having the characteristics of Circe, daughter of Sol and Perseis, a mythological enchantress, who first charmed her victims and then changed them to the forms of beasts; pleasing, but noxious;
as, a
Circean
draught
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Circean

CIRCEAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to Circe, the fabled daughter of Sol and Perseis, who was supposed to possess great knowledge of magic and venomous herbs, by which she was able to charm and fascinate.

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