Faunus

noun

Fau·​nus ˈfȯ-nəs How to pronounce Faunus (audio)
ˈfä-
: the Roman god of animals

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Faunus was in 1581

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“Faunus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Faunus. Accessed 3 Oct. 2023.

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