English Explanatory Dictionary

Antinous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A Bithynian Greek youth and lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian.
  2. A constellation created by the emperor Hadrian, now considered by astronomers to be a part of Aquila.
noun
  1. A handsome young man.

Pronunciation

/ænˈtɪnəʊəs/ /anˈtɪnəʊəs/

Word forms

Antinous Antinoos Antinoös Antinoüs Antinouses

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Antinous, from Ancient Greek Ἀντίνοος (Antínoos).

Related words

Antinoan Antinoopolis
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