Janus

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

Ja·nus

  • IPA: /ˈjā-nəs/
  • SAMPA: //
  • AHD: /Jānôs/

[edit] Proper noun

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Singular
Janus

Plural
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Janus

  1. (Roman mythology) The god of gates and doorways; having two faces looking in opposite directions
  2. (astronomy) a moon of Saturn

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[edit] Estonian

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Janus

  1. (Roman mythology) Janus

[edit] Faroese

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Janus m.

  1. A male given name, compare Danish Jens.

[edit] Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Janus: Janussson or Janusarson
  • daughter of Janus: Janusdóttir or Janusardóttir

[edit] Declension

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Janus
Accusative Janus
Dative Janusi
Genitive Janusar