"Adonis" is a word in ENGLISH
A youth beloved by Venus for his beauty. He was killed in
the chase by a wild boar.
A genus of plants of the family Ranunculaceae, containing
the pheasant's eye (Adonis autumnalis); -- named from Adonis, whose
blood was fabled to have stained the flower.
A preeminently beautiful young man; a dandy.
How quick we are to reject what others tell us! How fast we are to cast the blame on others, saying they always criticize us and find fault with us, they are not satisfied with anything we do, they do not understand us.But if we cannot accept anything others tell us, we are proud. The humble want to hear what others tell them. They have the courage to hear the truth about themselves and to admit that they need to change. Whether it is a small matter or a big matter, they say, "Yes, it is true. I need to turn over a new leaf.
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FRED MONSTER: My sister must be twenty. I counted the rings under her eyes.BERT MONSTER: That's nothing. My sister's tongue is so long, she can lick an envelope after she's posted it.
Pertaining to Adonis; Adonic.
Read the complete definitionRelating to Adonis, famed for his beauty.
Read the complete definitionA plant with a small bright flower, as the Adonis or pheasant's eye, the mealy primrose (Primula farinosa), and species …
Read the complete definitionsalwag n k. o. ornamental palm similar to the areca palm: Adoni-dia merrillii.
Read the complete definitionA deity among the ancient Syrians, in honor of whom the Hebrew idolatresses held an annual lamentation. This deity has …
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