Larissa

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ləˈɹɪsÉ™/

Alternative forms

• Larisa ( the city; the female name)

Origin

From Ancient Greek Λάρισσα.

Full definition of Larissa

Proper noun

1. A city in north-central Greece, the capital of Thessaly.
2. (Greek mythology) A nymph with a local cult near the city of Larissa.
3. (after the mythological character and a 4th century Greek Orthodox martyr).
4. (astronomy) A moon of Neptune.

Related terms

• female given name: Lara