fenice
phoenix
noun feh-NEE-cheh Rare
Origin: From Greek 'phoinix', the mythical bird, via Latin 'phoenix'.
Usage Note
Fenice is feminine in standard Italian (la fenice). The legendary bird rises from its own ashes, making rinascere come una fenice (to rise like a phoenix) a common metaphor for renewal. The famous Venice opera house is called La Fenice.
Examples
"La fenice risorge dalle proprie ceneri."
Natural Translation
The phoenix rises from its own ashes.
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