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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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