Janus
pronunciation
How to pronounce Janus in British English:
UK [ˈdʒeinəs]
How to pronounce Janus in American English:
US [ˈdʒenəs]
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- Noun:
- (Roman mythology) the Roman god of doorways and passages; is depicted with two faces on opposite sides of his head
Word Origin
- Janus
- ancient Italic deity, guardian god of portals, doors, and gates; patron of beginnings and endings, c. 1500, from Latin Ianus, literally "gate, arched passageway," perhaps from PIE root *ei- (1) "to go" (cognates: Sanskrit yanah "path," Old Church Slavonic jado "to travel"). He is shown as having two faces, one in front the other in back. His temple in Rome was closed only in times of peace.
Example
- 1. It was supposed to look that way.what about janus ?
- 2. I want you to set me up ...... with janus .
- 3. Do you know who I am ? Long dirk 's son janus .
- 4. Mr. janus himself wanted me to extend you an invitation .
- 5. Divine janus , we offer this feast to you .