Linus
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Linus¹
- /ˈlaɪ.nəs/ US
Rhymes with -aɪnəs
Where it comes from
From Latin Linus, Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos), of uncertain meaning.
proper noun
- A male given name from Latin. Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
Linus²
Where it comes from
Ancient Greek Λῖνος (Lînos)
proper noun Linos · Linum · Linon
- A town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium.
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: lance, linux, linos, lucas, lucius, lucian, lucina, lucy, lucia, lucilla, lukas, linnea, laci, lucinda, luis, luci
Translations
Talk about this word "Linus." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/linus. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Linus. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/linus "Linus." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/linus.Cite this
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title = {Linus},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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