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Definition: ICHTHUS

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. In early Christian and eccesiastical art, an emblematic fish, or the Greek word for fish, which combined the initials of the Greek words /, /, / /, /, Jesus, Christ, Son of God, Savior.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Ichthus" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1898. (references)

Etymology:Ichthus \Ich"thus\, noun. [from Greek]. (references)

Specialty Definition: ICHTHUS

Domain Definition
Literature Ichthus for l e'sous, CH ristos, TH eou U ios, S oter. This notarica is found on many seals, rings, urns, and tombstones, belonging to the early times of Christianity, and was supposed to be a "charm" of mystical efficacy. Source: Brewer's Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Extended Definition: ICHTHUS

Ichthus

Ichthus is an alternate spelling of Ichthys (ΙΧΘΥΣ), the Greek word for fish. The word may also refer to:

  • Ichthus Music Festival, an annual Christian musicfest event in Wilmore, KY
  • Ichthus Christian Fellowship, a fellowship of churches in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia; from the article "Ichthus". Image Credit.
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Ichthus Christian Fellowship 8     Ichthus 3
Ichthus Music Festival 8     Ichthus Christian Fellowship 8
Ichthus 3     Ichthus Music Festival 8

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