: the Greek goddess of dawn compare aurora

Word History

Etymology

Greek Ēōs

First Known Use

1574, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Eos was in 1574

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“Eos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Eos. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

eos

abbreviation
variants or eosin
eosinophil

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