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janus

/ˈdʒeɪ.nəs/

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noun

/ˈdʒeɪ.nəs/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к римскому богу дверей, ворот, переходов и начал, часто изображаемому с двумя лицами, смотрящими в противоположные стороны.

A proper noun referring to the Roman god of doorways, gates, transitions, and beginnings, often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Roman GodC2formal

    In Roman mythology, the god of beginnings, transitions, doorways, passages, and endings. He is often depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions.

    ruЯнус

    • In Roman temples, Janus was honored at the beginning of important events.
    • The month of January is named after Janus, the god of doorways.
    • Statues of Janus with two faces were placed at city gates.
Forms
  • januses plural form
  • januses' possessive plural form
  • janus' possessive singular form
  • janus's possessive singular form