Phthonus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The god of jealousy and envy.

Pronunciation

/ˈθoʊnəs/

Word forms

Phthonus Phthonos

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Φθόνος (Phthónos, “Phthonos, god of envy and jealousy”), from φθόνος (phthónos, “envy, jealousy”).

Synonyms

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