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Etymology of the English word Adonis

the English word Adonis
derived from the Latin word Adonis
derived from the Greek word Adonis
derived from the Phoenician word adoni
derived from the Phoenician word ædoni

Date

The earliest known usage of Adonis in English dates from the 16th century.

Cognates

Dutch adonis, French adonis, German Adonis, Swedish adonis

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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