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1. Adonis
   Adonis is slang for an attractive man.
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2. Adonis
   Adonis is slang for an attractive man.
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3. Adonis
   (Flower Of Adonis, Pheasant's Eye) These hardy perennials and annuals belong to the Buttercup family Ranunculaceae. There is a legend that this plant grew up from the blood of Adonis when he was wounded by a wild animal. These plants, also known as Pheasant's Eye or Flower of Adonis, grow from 6 ...
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4. Adonis
   in Greek mythology, a beautiful mortal born from a tree; Adonis' mother, Smyrna, tricked her father into an incestuous relationship; her father found out about the deception and pursued his daughter wielding a sword; when she knew she would be overtaken and killed, Smyrna prayed to the gods to make ...
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5. Adonis
   [n] - annual or perennial herbs 2. [n] - any handsome young man 3. [n] - (Greek mythology) a handsome youth loved by Aphrodite, the goddess of love
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6. Adonis
   In Greek mythology, a beautiful youth loved by the goddess Aphrodite. He was killed while boar-hunting but was allowed to return from the underworld for a period every year to rejoin her. The...
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7. Adonis
   A·do'nis (ȧ*dō'nĭs) noun [ Latin , gr. Greek 'A`dwnis .] 1. (Gr. Myth.) A youth beloved by Venus for his beauty. He was killed in the chase by a wild boar. 2. A preëminently beautiful young ...
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8. adonis
   1. A youth beloved by Venus for his beauty. He was killed in the chase by a wild boar. ... 2. A preeminently beautiful young man; a dandy. ... 3. <botany> A genus of plants of the family Ranunculaceae, containing the pheasaut's eye (Adonis autumnalis); named from Adonis, whose blood was fabled...
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9. Adonis
   genus Adonis noun annual or perennial herbs
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10. Adonis
    noun (Greek mythology) a handsome youth loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone; `when Adonis died Zeus decreed that he should spend winters in the underworld with Persephone and spend summers with Aphrodite`
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11. Adonis
    • (n.) A youth beloved by Venus for his beauty. He was killed in the chase by a wild boar. • (n.) A genus of plants of the family Ranunculaceae, containing the pheasant`s eye (Adonis autumnalis); -- named from Adonis, whose blood was fabled to have stained the flower. • (n.) A preemin...
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12. Adonis
    in Greek mythology, a youth of remarkable beauty, the favourite of the goddess Aphrodite (identified with Venus by the Romans). Traditionally, he ... [2 related articles]
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13. Adonis
    Lebanese poet and literary critic who was a leader of the modernist movement in Arabic poetry in the second half of the 20th century.[3 related articles]
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14. Adonis
    Adonis is a Greek boy name. The meaning of the name is `Handsome Man Loved by Aphrodite` Where is it used? The name Adonis is mainly used In Greek Mythology.For the opposite sex use: In Other languages: Adonia (F) Adonis appears In 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 763.. 1995 was a `top year` for...
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15. adonis
    
    • any handsome young man
    • annual or perennial herbs
    • (Greek mythology) a handsome youth loved by Aphrodite, the goddess of love
    
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16. Adonis
    Adonis or Adunis,pen name of Ali Ahmad Said, 1930–, Syrian poet and essayist, generally considered the Arab world's greatest living poet. He began writing poetry in the 1950s. After being jailed (1955) for antigovernment activities, he moved (1956) to Beirut, where he cofounded (1957) the jour...
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17. Adonis
    Adonis (udō'nis, udon'is) , in Greek mythology, beautiful youth beloved by Aphrodite and Persephone. He was born of the incestuous union of Myrrha (or Smyrna) and Cinyras, king of Cyprus. Aphrodite left Adonis in the care of Persephone, who raised him and made him her lover. Aphrodite ...
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18. Adonis
    Adonis (pheasant's eye) is a genus of ranunculaceous plants. They are found throughout Europe, Asia and America and are highly poisonous.
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19. Adonis
    Adonis was a Phoenician god symbolising vegetation scorched by the heat of the sun, adopted by Greek mythology as a mortal favourite of Aphrodite. According to Greek mythology, Adonis was a son of Myrrha who had been changed into a myrtle tree by the gods. When Adonis was born, Aphrodite hid him in ...
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20. Adonis
    Adonis is a cultivated variety of potato.
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21. adonis
    Type: Term Pronunciation: ă-don′is Definitions: 1. Medicinal herb obtained from Adonis vernalis (family Ranunculaceae), grown in eastern Europe and used there in the treatment of congestive heart failure. Contains strophanthidin and related cardiotonic glycosides. Synonyms: false hellebore
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22. Adonis
    (mythology) In Greek mythology, a beautiful youth loved by the goddess Aphrodite. He was killed while boar-hunting but was allowed to return from the underworld for a period every year to rejoin her. The ane mone sprang from his blood. Worshipped as a god of vegetation, he was known as Tamm...
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23. Adonis
    `Adonis` (Phoenician "lord"), in Greek mythology, a favorite of Aphrodite, is a figure with Northwest Semitic antecedents, where he is a central figure in various mystery religions. The əˈdoʊnɪs-->), Adōnis is a variation of the Semitic word Adonai, "lord...
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24. Adonis
    (plant) `Adonis` is a genus of about 20-30 species of flowering plants of the family Ranunculaceae, native to Europe and Asia. The species grow to 10-40 cm in height, with feathery, finely divided leaves. Their flowers are red, yellow or orange and have 5-30 petals. ;Selected species C...
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25. Adonis
    (artist) `Adonis` is a Chicago acid house pioneer who made his name with the classic 1986 tracks `No Way Back` and `We`re Rockin Down The House`. Adonis recorded many innovative and influential dance tracks. Born and raised on the West Side of Chicago, Adonis was introduced to music at a youn...
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