epiphany
Meanings
Plural: epiphanies
Noun
- a divine manifestation
- twelve days after Christmas; celebrates the visit of the three wise men to the infant Jesus
- An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
- A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
- Alternative letter-case form of Epiphany.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”), from ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō, “I appear, display”), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”). English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century.
Synonyms
aha moment, enlightenment, Epiphany of Our Lord, January 6, nirvana, satori, theophany, Three Kings' Day, Twelfth day
Scrabble Score: 18
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