Enos

name

name ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A grandson of Adam.
  2. 2
    A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
  3. 3
    A surname of uncertain origin.
  4. 4
    A Book of Mormon prophet known for his prayer for redemption. Author of a book in the Book of Mormon and son of Book of Mormon prophet Jacob, making him a grandson to Lehi and father of Jarom. Mormonism

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"Enos became the first chimp to orbit the earth on November 29, 1961, aboard a Mercury Atlas rocket. Although the mission plan originally called for three orbits, due to a malfunctioning thruster and other technical difficulties, flight controllers were forced to terminate Enos' flight after two orbits. Enos landed in the recovery area and was picked up 75 minutes after splashdown. He was found to be in good overall condition."

Etymology

From Hebrew אֱנוֹשׁ (enósh, “mortal man”).

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