angelophany
|an-ge-lo-pha-ny|
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/ˌeɪn.dʒəˈlɑː.fə.ni/
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/ˌæn.dʒəˈlɒ.fə.ni/
appearance of an angel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angelophany' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'angelophania,' where 'angelos' meant 'messenger, angel' and 'phaneia' meant 'appearance.'
Historical Evolution
'angelophania' was adopted into Late Latin as 'angelophania,' and eventually became the modern English word 'angelophany.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the appearance of an angel,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a visible or otherwise perceptible manifestation of an angel to a human being.
The story describes an angelophany experienced by the prophet.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/07 03:21