"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.
Always, after he was in bed, there were voices - indefinite, fading, enchanting - just outside his window, and before he fell asleep he would dream one of his favorites waking dreams.
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A St. Louis mother telephoned the capital building over in Jefferson City and asked to speak to the game warden. After being switched from office to office, a voice finally said, "Hello." "Are you the game warden?" she asked. "Yes." "Finally Ah've got the right person!" she said. "Could yaw'l gimme some help with my son's birthday party?"
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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