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bellerophon

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Bellerophon (noun) means (palaeontology) Any fossil sea-snail shell of the extinct genus Bellerophon, found only from the Palaeozoic era.

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(palaeontology) Any fossil sea-snail shell of the extinct genus Bellerophon, found only from the Palaeozoic era.

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

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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

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”.

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Etymology

Comes from the genus name.

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"bellerophon" (noun) means (palaeontology) Any fossil sea-snail shell of the extinct genus Bellerophon, found only from the Palaeozoic era.

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