palingenesy

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French, French palingénésie, from Late Latin palingenesia: see further at palingenesis.[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

palingenesy

  1. (archaic, rare) Rebirth; regeneration.
    Synonym: palingenesis

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References

  1. ^ palingenesy, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford: Oxford University Press, March 2022.