Etymology

Phineus

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Today it means: A king of Salmydessus, Thrace. Full definition →

Latin Phineus ← Ancient Greek Φινεύς
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΦινεύς
  2. Latin · borrowed fromPhineus
  3. English todayPhineus

Borrowed from Latin Phineus, from Ancient Greek Φινεύς (Phineús).

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