phenix
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He is said "to have been a thirteen-months' child, to have had the dragon face and the phenix eye, an enormous chest, large ears, and a voice like the tone of the largest bell."
From China by Boulger, Demetrius Charles
Here it is: “In the sky the phenix proudly flies, On the earth the lambkin tamely lies, At the table through an ancient book I wade, In the room I softly call the maid.”
From The Chinese Fairy Book by Wilhelm, Richard
"No wonder the phenix comes to Egypt to be born."
From Saul of Tarsus A Tale of the Early Christians by Miller, Elizabeth
"You are a phenix among womens," he said, paternally patting me on the shoulder.
From Poor Miss Finch by Collins, Wilkie
As the message reached the president it read: "Consinor westcote tag company tag sis in it oisin phenix phin sulfur uin armordale."
From Mike Flannery On Duty and Off by Butler, Ellis Parker
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