Arabian bird

the phenix.
- Shak.
the phenix.

See also: Arabian, Bird

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.
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In the nests of Arabian birds was the aspilates, that, according to Democritus, kept the wearer from any danger by fire.
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