Zelus

See also: zelus

Translingual
Zelus renardii

Etymology

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Proper noun

Zelus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Reduviidae – certain assassin bugs.

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Ζῆλος (Zêlos, literally “Zeal, Dedication, Emulation”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈziːləs/

Proper noun

Zelus

  1. (Greek mythology) The god and personification of zeal.

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