fenix

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • phoenix (mythical bird)
  • date tree or palm

Etymology

Derived from Latin phoenīx derived from Ancient Greek φοῖνιξ (date palm, crimson, date, phoenix, purple) derived from Egyptian bnw (grey heron).

Origin

Egyptian

bnw

Gloss

grey heron

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