the Roman goddess of wisdom
Greek counterpart: Athena
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Mi•ner•va
(mi nûr′və),USA pronunciation n.
- Mythologythe ancient Roman goddess of wisdom and the arts, identified with the Greek goddess Athena.
- a woman of great wisdom.
- a female given name.
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