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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Favonian
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Favonian
adjective 1. Pertaining to the west wind.
2. Mild, gentle.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"The bright morning promised favonian weather for the rest of our trip."
"The flight from Los Angeles to New York was helped along by favonian tailwinds."
"My older, favonian dog is teaching the puppy how to be more gentle when he plays."
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Latin, mid-17th century
Why This Word?
"Favonian" is based on the Latin "Favōnius," the god of the west wind. In ancient Rome, Favōnius was the bringer of spring, and by extension, all things pleasant and good. ...
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