ichthus

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ichthus (plural ichthuses)

  1. Alternative form of ichthys

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ΙΧΘΥΣ (IKhThUS, fish), used as an acronym for Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, Jesus) Χριστός (Khristós, Christ) θεοῦ (theoû, of God) υἱός (huiós, son) σωτήρ (sōtḗr, saviour).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɪx.tʏs/
  • Hyphenation: ich‧thus

Noun[edit]

ichthus m (plural ichthussen)

  1. ichthys (fish used as a Christian symbol)

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