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A.Word.A.Day--lamia Pronunciation: WAV or RealAudio lamia (LAY-mee-uh) noun 1. In Greek mythology, a monster represented as a serpent with the head and breasts of a woman and reputed to prey on human beings and suck the blood of children. 2. A female vampire. [Middle English, from Latin, from Greek.] "Finally, dare to be different. Does the world really need another vampire novel? How about a lamia instead?" Elizabeth Hand, Writing the supernatural novel, The Writer, May 1996. This week's theme: feminine and masculine forms of words. X-Bonus Infidel, n. In New York, one who does not believe in the Christian religion; in Constantinople, one who does. -Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914), [The Devil's Dictionary, 1906]

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