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The definition of Adonis is a good looking young man from Greek mythology with whom Aphrodite fell in love, or a good looking young man.

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See Adonis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Gr. Myth. a handsome young man loved by Aphrodite: he is killed by a wild boar
any very handsome young man

Origin: L < Gr Adōnis

Related Forms:

Adonic adjective

See Adonis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Greek Mythology A strikingly beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite.
often adonis A very handsome young man.

Origin:

Origin: Greek Adōnis

Origin: , of Phoenician origin; see אd in Semitic roots

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