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Greek origin. Means “dark red, immortal bird”.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(figuratively) Anything that is reborn after apparently being destroyed.

Heard in the wild

  • “I could not be prouder to call you my sister, phoenix. The heat of your embers warms all fortunate enough to know you.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “$49.95USD – Starbucks 2016 Phoenix Local Collection Ceramic Tumbler NEW WITH TAG – New”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Part Time Framer - Phoenix-1925 E Camelback Rd Ste 132 Job educativ.net/jobs/job/58335...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “The Phoenix rises in victory, always.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Cardiology | Greater Phoenix | Guaranteed Salary plus Bonus — Las Vegas, Nevada https://healthcarestaffingplus.apply-link.net/job/cardiology-greater-phoenix-guaranteed-salary-plus-bonus-las-vegas-nevada/KrXJY”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Chinese mythology) A mythological Chinese chimerical bird whose physical body symbolizes the six celestial bodies; a fenghuang.

Astronomers believe planets might form in this dead star's disk, like the mythical Phoenix rising up out of the ashes.
Heard in the wild

  • “Exploring Phoenix Through Real Estate: The Gillette Group's New TV Series #Phoenix_Real_Estate #REAL_Shows_Network #Gillette_Group”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Air to Ground Message: COULD YOU PLEASE ASK MX TO HAVE US DO A WIFI RESET THANK YOU Area: Phoenix, AZ, USA Type: Airbus A321neo A: #ad23efe86b5 F: #fb98626af92”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “Phoenix traffic is horrendous, but it’s NOT a beautiful city…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “White Lion & Phoenix Warrior Thrower, black lining is done, just have their bases left to do. #paintingbloodbowl #bloodbowl #cellshading”

    — Bluesky· May 2026

  • “I saw a flyer for a queer market in Phoenix in June and looked at the vendor application fee, it's $200. 😬 Do any locals want to share a booth?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(mythology) A mythological bird, said to be the only one of its kind, which lives for 500 years and then dies by burning to ashes on a pyre of its own making, ignited by the sun. It then arises anew from the ashes.

Astronomers believe planets might form in this dead star's disk, like the mythical Phoenix rising up out of the ashes.
Origin: From and , from , from , from , from . . The grey heron was venerated at Heliopolis and associated in Egypt with the cyclical renewal of life because the bird rises in flight at dawn and migrates back every year in the flood season to inhabit the Nile waters. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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