Clotho

noun

Clo·tho ˈklō-(ˌ)thō

: one of the three Fates in Greek and Roman mythology who determine human destinies

Word History

Etymology

Latin Clōthō, borrowed from Greek Klōthṓ, derivative of klṓthein "to spin (yarn, thread)"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Clotho was in the 15th century

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“Clotho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Clotho. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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