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lamely
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lamia
la·mi·a [ láymee ə ] (plural la·mi·as or la·mi·ae [ láymee  ])


noun 
Definition:
 
classical monster: in classical mythology, a blood-sucking witch who takes the form of a serpent to threaten children
[14th century. Via Latin< Greek, mythical monster]
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