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φαύνος — meaning in English

Favnos

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English meaning

faun noun A mythological woodland creature with the legs and horns of a goat, known for revelry, similar to a satyr.

Senses

φαύνος is used for these senses in English:

Faunus (Roman god) Horned god of the forest, plains and fields; Greek counterpart: Pan.
faun (Roman mythology) A woodland creature with pointed ears, legs, and short horns of a goat and a fondness for unrestrained revelry.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.