Etymology

Antinous

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Today it means: A handsome young man. Full definition →

Latin Antinous ← Ancient Greek Ἀντίνοος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromἈντίνοος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromAntinous
  3. English todayAntinous

Borrowed from Latin Antinous, from Ancient Greek Ἀντίνοος (Antínoos).

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