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agnuses

|ag-nus-es|

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/ˈæɡ.nəs.ɪz/

(agnus)

lamb

Base FormPlural
agnusagnuses
Etymology
Etymology Information

'agnus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agnus', meaning 'lamb'.

Historical Evolution

'agnus' has remained largely unchanged from its Latin origins to its modern English usage.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'lamb', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'agnus'.

The church displayed several agnuses during the ceremony.

Last updated: 2025/06/02 03:21