Echo

/ˈɛkoʊ/
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Definitions of Echo
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) a nymph who was spurned by Narcissus and pined away until only her voice remained
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    nymph
    (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
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