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Etymology of the English word epiphany

the English word epiphany
derived from the Church Latin word epiphany
derived from the Greek word epiphaneia, ἐπιφάνεια (a manifestation; the advent of Christ (past or future))
derived from the Greek word epiphanein
derived from the Greek word phanein

Date

The earliest known usage of epiphany in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

epiphanize

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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