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Notus

American  
[noh-tuhs] / ˈnoʊ təs /

noun

  1. the ancient Greek personification of the south wind.


Notus British  
/ ˈnəʊtəs /

noun

  1. classical myth a personification of the south or southwest wind

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Etymology

Origin of Notus

< Latin < Greek Nótos, special use of nótos the south

Example Sentences

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According to reporting from NOTUS, “those closest to the president appear to be livid.”

From Salon

Millions of dollars of campaign contributions that federal candidates and committees have spent on security expenses since Jan. 1, according to an analysis from NOTUS.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rep. Ronny Jackson told NOTUS, “I just saw in the news he didn’t have anything to do with it.”

From Salon

According to NOTUS, though, “Green has been pitching people on a foreign business opportunity in South America,” specifically in Guyana—where the money grows on trees.

From Slate

Per NOTUS, Green was actually in Guyana on the Monday when his retirement decision was announced.

From Slate