Theophilus
[ thee-of-uh-luh s ]
/ θiˈɒf ə ləs /
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noun
a walled plain in the 4th quadrant of the face of the moon: about 65 miles (105 km) in diameter.
a male given name.
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British Dictionary definitions for theophilus (1 of 2)
Theophilus
1/ (θɪˈɒfɪləs) /
noun
a conspicuous crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, 100 kilometres in diameter
Word Origin for Theophilus
after Theophilus (died 842 ad), Byzantine emperor and patron of learning
British Dictionary definitions for theophilus (2 of 2)
Theophilus
2/ (θɪˈɒfɪləs) /
noun
died 842 ad, Byzantine emperor (829–42); a patron of learning and supporter of iconoclasm
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Word Origin and History for theophilus
Theophilus
masc. proper name, Greek Theophilos, literally "dear to God; loved by the gods," from theos "god" (see Thea) + philos "loved, beloved" (see -phile).
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