Linus

¹ American  

[lahy-nuhs] / ˈlaɪ nəs /

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 76?, pope 67?–76?.

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Linus ² American  

[lahy-nuhs] / ˈlaɪ nəs /

noun

1. Classical Mythology.

   1. a musician and poet, the inventor of melody and rhythm, of whom various stories are told: often identified, through his untimely death, with the harvesting or withering of crops and vegetation.

   2. Also called Linus song.  a dirge: originally sung in western Asia to mourn the death of crops being harvested, later sung to mourn the death of Linus or that of Adonis.

2. a male given name.

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Example Sentences

Inspired by the heart-fluttering love letters Sally writes to Linus, the designs feature instantly recognizable motifs that marry the Peanuts’ charm with Margesherwood’s refined silhouettes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

First, she speaks with Linus Chan, who represents Minnesotans detained by ICE, he teaches law at the University of Minnesota School of Law.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026

The refugee’s lawyer, Linus Chan, said she had eventually been released in Houston, after he found a community group to help her get home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

German Linus Strasser, the 2024 winner here, took control.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Though I was equally anxious to build the complete model, I thought more about Linus and the possibility that he might stumble upon the base pairs before we told him the answer.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson