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Grecian Courtesan Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: HETAERA

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199%7Exact Match!
231%7 Named after the Grecian region
331%7 Antique Grecian

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We think the answer is "HETAERA" which means:

    noun
  • • A highly cultivated hired female companion who would entertain upper-class male clients and might perform sex acts for them.
  • • A mistress.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The hetaera was known for her beauty and intelligence."
  • • "The life of a hetaera was often filled with luxury and opulence."

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New York Times27 Jan 1979 Down 5
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