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phoenix

noun

/ˈfiː.nɪks/

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

mythical bird, immortal bird, firebird, rebirth symbol

mortal creature, ordinary bird

rise like a phoenix, phoenix myth, phoenix legend

the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; achievement, triumph, and prosperity.

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administ...

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of...