The story behind Mélanippe
From Latin Melanippus, from Ancient Greek Μελάνιππος (Melánippos).
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French entry
From Latin Melanippē, Melanippa, from Ancient Greek Μελανίππη (Melaníppē).
Pronunciation
French: /me.la.nip/
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