E⋅phe⋅sians
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Show Spelled Pronunciation [i-fee-zhuhnz] Show IPA –noun (used with a singular verb) | a book of the New Testament, written by Paul. Abbreviation: Eph., Ephes., Ephs. |
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E·phe·sian (ĭ-fē'zhən)
n. A native or inhabitant of ancient Ephesus. Ephesians (used with a sing. verb) Abbr. Eph. or Ep See Table at Bible.
adj. Of or relating to ancient Ephesus or its people, language, or culture.
[From Latin Ephesiī, inhabitants of Ephesus, from Greek Ephesioi, from Ephesos, Ephesus.] |
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