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phoenix.

phoenix, a fabulous bird of Arabia;

7 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈpʰoe̯.niːks]Classical-Latin[ˈfɛː.niks]
  1. phoenix (bird)

    declension-3
  2. used as a specific epithet; having characteristics like those of a phoenix.

    declension-3
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek φοῖνῐξ (phoînĭx).

noun[ˈpʰoe̯.niːks]Classical-Latin[ˈfɛː.niks]
  1. alternative letter-case form of Phoenīx (“Phoenician”)

    alt-of · declension-3
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Φοῖνιξ (Phoînix).

adj[ˈpʰoe̯.niːks]Classical-Latin[ˈfɛː.niks]
  1. alternative letter-case form of Phoenīx (“Phoenician”)

    alt-of · declension-3 · one-termination
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Φοῖνιξ (Phoînix).

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