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Daphnis

American  
[daf-nis] / ˈdæf nɪs /

noun

Classical Mythology.
  1. a son of Hermes: the originator of pastoral poetry.


Daphnis British  
/ ˈdæfnɪs /

noun

  1. Greek myth a Sicilian shepherd, the son of Hermes and a nymph, who was regarded as the inventor of pastoral poetry

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Daphnis said his church is also trying to be a source of charity for members of the community in need of help amid the coronavirus crisis.

From Washington Times Mar. 24, 2020

Others, like Pan and Daphnis, mow lanes between the rings.

From New York Times Mar. 28, 2019

Pinchas Zukerman The violinist joins Pacific Symphony for Mozart's 3rd Violin Concerto; program also includes Ravel's "Daphnis and Chloe" Suite No. 2, and a multimedia-enhanced presentation of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition."

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2018

Sinaisky Conducts Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloe": Russian conductor Vassily Sinaisky leads the orchestra through music for Ravel's ballet, as well as Brahms' Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor.

From Seattle Times Mar. 18, 2010

And because of his feeling he went on with Daphnis and Chloe.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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