(biochemistry) Alternative form of -nema

(chiefly Canada, US) An enemy, especially an archenemy.

(mythology) A mythical lion of ancient Nemea that was invulnerable to attack by weapons and was slain by Hercules as one of his labours.

(Greek mythology) The goddess of divine retribution. / (astronomy) 128 Nemesis, a main belt asteroid.

plural of nemesis

A surname.

Any of several unsegmented, brightly-coloured worms, of the phylum Nemertea; the ribbon worms

plural of nemertean

Of or relating to nemesis

Of or pertaining to Nemea, ancient site in the Peloponnese in Greece, associated with certain myths.