Etymology

Phoebus

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Today it means: An epithet and synonym for Helios; Phoebus Helios. Full definition →

Middle English Phebus ← Latin Phoebus ← Ancient Greek Φοῖβος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΦοῖβος
  2. Latin · derived fromPhoebus
  3. Middle English · inherited fromPhebus
  4. English todayPhoebus

From Middle English Phebus, from Latin Phoebus, from Ancient Greek Φοῖβος (Phoîbos).

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