Ammonian

adjective

Am·​mo·​ni·​an

əˈmōnēən,

-nyən

: of or relating to Ammonius of Alexandria, reputed author of a harmony of the Gospels and a work on the agreement of the teachings of Moses and Jesus

Word History

Etymology

Ammonius, 3d century Alexandrian Christian philosopher + English -an

First Known Use

1793, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Ammonian

• macedonian