phoenix
[noun]
Synonyms: paragon, ideal, jewel, nonesuch, nonpareil

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I. Phoenix
the capital and largest city of Arizona, US, known as a place that is extremely hot, where many old people go to live, and also as a city that is growing very quickly

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II. Phoenix, River
(1971–93) a US film actor, known for dying very young as a result of taking illegal drugs. He appeared as a homosexual character in the film My Own Private Idaho (1991), and became very popular with homosexual men. Other films include Stand by Me (1986) and Running on Empty (1988).

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phoe‧nix /ˈfiːnɪks/ noun [countable]
[Date: 800-900; Language: Latin; Origin: Greek phoinix 'red, Phoenician, phoenix', from phoinos 'blood-red']

1. a magic bird that is born from a fire, according to ancient stories

2. rise like a phoenix from the ashes to become successful again after seeming to have failed completely

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