see|Epiphany
English

Etymology
Via OF. term|epiphanie, L. term|epiphania from Gr. term|scpolytonic|��ι�άνεια|trepifáneia||manifestation, striking appearance, term|scpolytonic|-εια|tr-eia feminine of term|scpolytonic|��ι�αίν�|trepifaíon�||appear, display (term|scpolytonic|��ι-|trepi- + term|scpolytonic|�αίν�|trfaín�||shine, appear. English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century.

Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun|epiphanies

1. A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
2. An illuminating discovery often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
3. Christianity Season or time of the Christian church year from the Epiphany feast day to Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent (See Epiphany).

Translations
trans-top|manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being
Czech: zjevení n
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See also
Advent
Christmas
Twelve Days of Christmas

Category:Calendar terms

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