Zelus

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/ˈziːləs/

proper noun

The god and personification of zeal.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. Greekhuman sciencesThe god and personification of zeal.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
phthonus

Origin

From Ancient Greek Ζῆλος (Zêlos, literally “Zeal, Dedication, Emulation”).

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Translations

Bulgarian Зелос, Зелус
  • Зелос (Zelos)Greek god of zeal
  • ЗелусGreek god of zeal
  • Зел (Zel)Greek god of zeal
Russian Зел
  • Зел (Zel)Greek god of zeal
Cite this entry
APA

Zelus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zelus

MLA

“Zelus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zelus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Zelus,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Zelus.

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