Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The damp, unwholesome air of evening.
  • noun Same as serenade in its original sense: opposed to aubade.

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  • proper noun A female given name.

Etymologies

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From the name of an early Christian saint, Latin serena ("serene").

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Examples

  • I may not like her (serena), but I admit Serena has proven to be the best on the biggest stages.

    SBNation.com - All Posts 2010

  • SERENA - John E. "Bumpa Jack" Newlin, 73, of Serena, passed away Thursday, April 22, at Pleasant View in Ottawa.

    The Times Today's News 2010

  • I may not like her (serena), but I admit Serena has proven to be the best on the biggest stages.

    SBNation.com - All Posts 2010

  • SERENA - John E. "Bumpa Jack" Newlin, 73, of Serena, passed away Thursday, April 22, at Pleasant View in Ottawa.

    The Times Today's News 2010

  • In March, Serena delivered Serena® Mariner® (Project and Portfolio Management) on demand and later this year Serena will provide Agile Lifecycle Management tools as a service.

    India Press Release 2008

  • She stopped suddenly when she heard Keith utter the word Serena.

    One Flight Up Susan Fales-Hill 2010

  • She stopped suddenly when she heard Keith utter the word Serena.

    One Flight Up Susan Fales-Hill 2010

  • In this ... poem "Serena" is Catharine Tufton, (born April 24, 1692, daughter of "Arminda", the Countess of Thanet).

    Miscellany Poems, on Several Occasions 1713

  • I have to say that Serena is a spoiled brat, but that observation comes from her directly.

    Book Review: On the Line by Serena Williams 2009

  • I have to say that Serena is a spoiled brat, but that observation comes from her directly.

    Archive 2009-09-01 2009

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