adonia
|a-do-ni-a|
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/əˈdoʊniə/
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/əˈdəʊniə/
festival for Adonis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adonia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Ἀδώνια', where 'Ἀδώνις' referred to the god Adonis.
Historical Evolution
'Ἀδώνια' was used in ancient Greek to denote the festival, and it has been adopted into modern English as 'adonia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the festival for Adonis, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a festival in ancient Greece held in honor of Adonis, celebrated by women.
The women gathered to celebrate the Adonia with songs and dances.
Last updated: 2025/05/11 20:21