Higeia
See also: Higéia
Portuguese
Alternative forms
- Higia, Hígia, Hygia (obsolete)
- Hygeia (obsolete), Higéia (superseded)
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Hygēa, Hygīa, from Ancient Greek Ὑγεία (Hugeía).
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /i.ˈʒɛj.ɐ/
Proper noun
Higeia f
- (Greek mythology) Hygiea (goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation)
Related terms
- higiene