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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several substructures of a more complex molecule.
2. 2
   Obsolete form of fane. alt-of, obsolete

   "The idolatrous temples and phanes."

Synonyms

All synonyms

house of godhouse of worshippagodaplace of worshiptabernacletemple

Example

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"Stéphane was completely wet through."

Etymology

Generalized from the suffix in cyclophane. Ultimately from Ancient Greek -φανής (-phanḗs), from φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine”).

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