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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFenice
Pronunciation / Transliteration: feˈnitʃe
"La fenice è un simbolo di rinascita nella mitologia."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mythical bird that is said to burst into flames upon death and rise anew from its ashes.
"The legend of the phoenix is often used to symbolize rebirth and renewal." - 2
A person or thing that has been restored after suffering great destruction.
"After the fire, the community rose like a phoenix, rebuilding stronger than before."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Phoenix' originates from the Greek word 'phoinix', which referred to a mythical bird that cyclically regenerates or is reborn. The concept has evolved through various cultures, symbolizing immortality and renewal.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Phoenix"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Phoenix" is said worldwide
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Phénix
Transliteration: feniks
"Le phénix est un symbole de renaissance dans de nombreuses cultures."
Phönix
Transliteration: fœnɪks
"Der Phönix steht für Wiedergeburt und Unsterblichkeit."
Fenice
Transliteration: feˈnitʃe
"La fenice è un simbolo di rinascita nella mitologia."
Fénix
Transliteration: feˈnɪks
"El fénix es un símbolo de renacimiento en muchas culturas."
Fênix
Transliteration: feˈnɪks
"A fênix é um símbolo de renascimento e imortalidade."
फीनिक्स
Transliteration: phīniks
"फीनिक्स कई संस्कृतियों में पुनर्जन्म का प्रतीक है।"
凤凰
Transliteration: fènghuáng
"凤凰在许多文化中象征着重生。"
불사조
Transliteration: bulsajo
"불사조는 많은 문화에서 재탄생의 상징입니다."
フェニックス
Transliteration: fenikkusu
"フェニックスは多くの文化で再生の象徴です。"
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