01 n. A bird fabled to exist single, to be consumed by fire by its own act, and to rise again from its ashes. Hence, an emblem of immortality.
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Phenixes ((#))
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A bird fabled to exist single, to be consumed by fire by its own act, and to rise again from its ashes. Hence, an emblem of immortality.(Gr. Myth.)
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A southern constellation.(Astron.)
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A marvelous person or thing.[R.]
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A person or thing that suffered destruction or defeat and was restored to its former state.
Phrases & compounds
to rise like a phoenix —
to resume an endeavor after an apparently final defeat.