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Phocas.

Phocas, a Byzantine emperor

6 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

name[ˈpʰoː.kaːs]Classical-Latin[ˈfɔː.kas]
  1. Phocas, a Byzantine emperor

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Φωκᾶς (Phōkâs).

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