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phoenix

nounfeminineliterário/ˈfɛnikʃ/low

fe·nix

Definition

A mythical bird that is reborn from its own ashes, symbolizing renewal and immortality.
The phoenix is a powerful symbol of rebirth.
Like a phoenix, the city rose from the ashes.
Common collocations
rise like a phoenix from the ashes

Etymology

Do latim 'phoenix', do grego 'phoinix'.

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