Theophilus

[thee-of-uh-luh s]

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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Examples from the Web for theophilus

One of the most famous of these is the legend of Theophilus, the forerunner of Faust.
The Evolution of Love|Emil Lucka
Theophilus Cibber was often as candid, sometimes more impertinent.
Their Majesties' Servants (Volume 3 of 3)|John Doran
Theophilus Londonderry was also a judge of men, and he liked Eli Moggridge.
The Romance of Zion Chapel [3d ed.]|Richard Le Gallienne
Theophilus Bradbury graduated at Harvard College in the year 1757.
Familiar Letters of John Adams and His Wife Abigail Adams During the Revolution|John Adams

It is evident that Theophilus, who was a monk in some German monastery, was a worker in metal.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day|Sidney Farnsworth

British Dictionary definitions for theophilus

Theophilus

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

Theophilus

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).