zelo

Portuguese

/ˈze.lu/, /ˈzɛ.lu/

noun
Definitions
  • special care and dedication for someone or something
  • diligence carefulness and attention in doing something
  • (chiefly) zeal fervour or devotion

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin zēlus (zeal) derived from Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zeal, jealousy, eager rivalry, jealous).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ζῆλος

Gloss

zeal, jealousy, eager rivalry, jealous

Concept
Semantic Field

Emotions and values

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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