Daph·nis
| \ ˈdaf-nəs
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Definition of Daphnis
: a Sicilian shepherd renowned in Greek mythology as the inventor of pastoral poetry
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“Daphnis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Daphnis. Accessed 15 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of Daphnis was in 1563
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