- a variation of phoenix.
phenix
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In it is the nest of the phenix.
From The Chinese Fairy Book by Wilhelm, Richard
I am only the echo of vague rumors, otherwise I have no reason to defame this phenix of notaries.
From Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 by Sue, Eugène
I already feel as though I were nine-tenths of the way to the abode of the phenix.
From Stories by English Authors: The Orient (Selected by Scribners) by Roberts, Morley
"You are a phenix among womens," he said, paternally patting me on the shoulder.
From Poor Miss Finch by Collins, Wilkie
I saw that Knight Templar thrice borne to the ground, by the powerful arm in the sable mail, and thrice arise again, like a phenix from its ashes, to renew the deadly struggle.
From The Duke's Prize; a Story of Art and Heart in Florence by Ballou, Maturin Murray
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