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A.Word.A.Day--adonis What to give to the person who has everything? Give the gift of words. Pronunciation: WAV or RealAudio Adonis (a-DON-is, a-DOE-nis) noun 1. Greek Mythology. A strikingly beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite. 2. Often adonis. A very handsome young man. [Greek Adonis, from Phoenician adon, lord.] "Granted, we're not as great to look at, but nonetheless, the next time you're with your man and spot a jogging Adonis, take a cue from Kelly and holler ...." Ellsworth, James, Is your man an ogler?, Cosmopolitan, 1 May 1998. This week's theme: eponyms. X-Bonus Access to power must be confined to those who are not in love with it. -Plato

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