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Regional unit of Western Greece
Until 2011, it was Elis Prefecture, covering the same territory. The modern regional unit is nearly coterminous with the ancient Elis of the classical period
Elis
Babylonian creation myth
Enūma Eliš (Talon 2005); Das Babylonische Weltschöpfungsepos Enuma Elis (Kämmerer & Metzler 2012); Babylonian Creation Myths (Lambert 2013); enūma eliš: Weg
Enūma_Eliš
Welsh actor (born 1975)
Elis (born 1975) is a Welsh actor. He trained at the Welsh College of Music and Drama and graduated in 1996, aged 21. Days before he graduated, Elis was
Richard_Elis
Topics referred to by the same term
Eli or eli in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Eli most commonly refers to: Eli (name), a given name, nickname and surname Eli (biblical figure) Eli or
Eli
City state in Ancient Greece
Elis (/ˈiːlɪs/) or Eleia (/ɪˈlaɪ.ə/; Attic Greek: Ἦλις, romanized: Ēlis [ɛ̂ːlis]; Elean: Ϝᾶλις [wâːlis]; Greek: Ήλιδα, romanized: Ilida) was an ancient
Ancient_Elis
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Elis or elis in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Elis is a regional unit of Greece. Elis may also refer to: Ancient Elis, the ancient Greek city-state
Elis_(disambiguation)
Brazilian singer
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa (March 17, 1945 – January 19, 1982), known professionally as Elis Regina (Brazilian Portuguese: [eˈliz ʁeˈʒĩnɐ]), was a Brazilian
Elis_Regina
Welsh comedian
Chortle. Elis James [@elisjames] (9 February 2019). "Steffan!" (Tweet) – via Twitter. Elis James at IMDb Elis James at British Comedy Guide Elis James and
Elis_James
British comedy duo
Elis James and John Robins is a weekly radio show and bi-weekly podcast presented by British comedians Elis James and John Robins. Formerly broadcast
Elis_James_and_John_Robins
Welsh politician (1946–2025)
Dafydd Elis Elis-Thomas, Baron Elis-Thomas, PC (né Thomas; 18 October 1946 – 7 February 2025) was a Welsh politician who served as the leader of Plaid
Dafydd_Elis-Thomas
Honduran footballer (born 1996)
debut in September 2013. Elis made his professional debut on 2 September 2013 in a Liga Nacional match against Motagua. Elis came on as substitute for
Alberth_Elis
Name list
Elis is a given name, used for both men and women. Elis Bakaj (born 1987), Albanian footballer Elis Bergh (1881–1954), Swedish architect and designer
Elis_(given_name)
French footballer (born 2006)
Eli Junior Éric Anatole Rainha Kroupi (born 23 June 2006) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Bournemouth
Eli_Junior_Kroupi
Topics referred to by the same term
Eli, Eli may refer to: Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani 'My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?', a phrase in the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, the Book
Eli,_Eli
Swedish–Danish astronomer
Archive - Svante Elis Strömgren - Astrophysical Institute Potsdam. Works by or about Elis Strömgren at the Internet Archive Biography of Elis Strömgren (in
Elis_Strömgren
Surname list
Elis is a surname. Angela Elis (born 1966), German journalist and television presenter Dafydd Elis-Thomas (1946–2025), Welsh politician, member of the
Elis_(surname)
Welsh writer, translator and language activist
Meg Ann Elis (born 26 October 1950), also known as Marged Dafydd, Marged Elis or Margaret Dafydd, is a Welsh writer, translator and language activist
Meg_Elis
Mexican musician (born 1980)
China, and Altavoz in Medellín, Colombia. Elis has also performed in prestigious sessions like Live on KEXP. Elis Paprika has also performed internationally
Elis_Paprika
Gothic metal band from Liechtenstein
successful. Elis has since "disbanded" in order to form a new group called Zirkonium, with Swiss singer Kathrin Schlumpf as their lead vocalist. Elis began
Elis_(band)
Welsh language writer
Islwyn Ffowc Elis (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈɪslʊɨn fɔʊk ˈɛlɪs]; 17 November 1924 – 22 January 2004) was one of Wales's most popular Welsh-language writers
Islwyn_Ffowc_Elis
Dutch cyclist (born 1994)
Elis Ligtlee at InterSportStats Elis Ligtlee at Olympedia Elis Ligtlee at Olympics.com Elis Ligtlee at NOC*NSF (in Dutch) (English translation) Elis Ligtlee
Elis_Ligtlee
City in the Peloponnese, Greece
the northwestern Peloponnese, Greece, the capital of the regional unit of Elis and the seat of the Municipality of Pyrgos. The city is located in the middle
Pyrgos,_Elis
Ancient Greek olympics victor in stadion
Coroebus of Elis (Ancient Greek: Κόροιβος Ἠλεῖος, Kóroibos Ēleîos; Latin: Coroebus Eleus fl. c. 776 BC) was a Greek cook, baker, and athlete from Elis. He is
Coroebus_of_Elis
1974 studio album by Elis Regina and Antônio Carlos Jobim
Elis & Tom is a bossa nova album that was released in 1974 and recorded by Brazilian singer Elis Regina and singer-songwriter Antônio Carlos Jobim. Recorded
Elis_&_Tom
Swedish freestyle skier (born 2002)
2026. Elis Lundholm at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation Elis Lundholm at Milano Cortina 2026 Elis Lundholm at Olympics.com Elis Lundholm
Elis_Lundholm
English stand-up comedian and presenter
Shame. In October 2019 Elis and John launched a new podcast How Do You Cope?...with Elis and John on BBC Radio 5 Live. It features Elis and John talking to
John_Robins_(comedian)
Swedish footballer (born 2005)
Elis Ștefan Bishesari (born 19 May 2005) is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Allsvenskan club IFK Göteborg. Elis Bishesari
Elis_Bishesari
Swedish political scientist and politician
Thermaenius, Edvard. "Elis W Håstad". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon (in Swedish). National Archives of Sweden. Retrieved 5 May 2026. "Elis W Håstad - Svenskt
Elis_Håstad
American singer
with Henry Derek as lead vocalist. Elis left the band a year later due to creative and personal differences. Elis appears on the band's debut album, Scar
Henry_Derek_Elis
Community in Greece
Cyllene (Ancient Greek: Κυλλήνη), a port town of ancient Elis. List of settlements in Elis Otus of Cyllene "Αποτελέσματα Απογραφής Πληθυσμού - Κατοικιών
Kyllini,_Elis
Swedish professional golfer (1996–2022)
February 2022. "Elis Svärd". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 3 February 2022. Elis Svärd at the Official World Golf Ranking official site Elis Svärd at
Elis_Svärd
Elis Schröderheim (26 March 1747, Stockholm – 30 August 1795), was a Swedish official, politician and a member of the Swedish Academy 1786-1795 (chair
Elis_Schröderheim
Welsh chronicler
such as Merlin and Taliesin. Elis Gruffydd was born in Upper Gronant in the parish of Llanasa, Flintshire. More famously Elis Gruffydd began his life in
Elis_Gruffydd
Turkish rower (born 2001)
Retrieved 25 June 2024. Elis Ozbay at World Rowing Elis Ozbay at Olympics.com Elis Ozbay at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics Elis Özbay at the Turkish Olympic
Elis_Özbay
Ancient city-state, capital city of the district of Elis
Elis was divided, Hollow Elis, Pisatis, and Triphylia, contained four tribes. This is in accordance with the fourfold ancient division of Hollow Elis
Elis_(city)
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
1831. Elis was owned by Lord George Bentinck, but in an attempt to hide his interest in racing from his family Bentinck did not use his own name. Elis was
Elis_(horse)
4th-century BCE Greek philosopher
of Elis (/ˈfiːdoʊ/; also, Phaedon; Ancient Greek: Φαίδων ὁ Ἠλεῖος, gen.: Φαίδωνος; fl. 4th century BCE) was a Greek philosopher. A native of Elis, he
Phaedo_of_Elis
American bridge player
Morris Elis (August 28, 1907 – May 31, 1992, in Lauderhill, Florida) was an American bridge player. Elis was from Lauderhill, and was a graduate of New
Morrie_Elis
Musical artist
Schöpfung, and then the band Elis in Vaduz. After her death in 2006 from a cerebral haemorrhage, she was replaced as lead singer of Elis by Sandra Schleret. Dünser
Sabine_Dünser
Elis (Ancient Greek: Ἦλις) was a town of ancient Arcadia mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium. Its site is unlocated. Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol
Elis_(Arcadia)
Swedish middle-distance runner (1897–1956)
the 1920 Summer Olympics. "Elis Johansson". Swedish Olympic Committee. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 26 June 2022. (in Swedish) "Elis Johansson". Olympedia. Retrieved
Elis_Johansson
Albanian footballer (born 1987)
has media related to Elis Bakaj. Elis Bakaj – UEFA competition record (archive) Elis Bakaj – FIFA competition record (archived) Elis Bakaj at National-Football-Teams
Elis_Bakaj
Albanian footballer
Wayback Machine FSHF.org Elis Doksani – UEFA competition record (archive) Elis Doksani – UEFA competition record (archive) Elis Doksani at the Albanian
Elis_Doksani
Ancient Greek athlete
Troilus of Elis was an ancient Greek athlete from Elis who participated at the ancient Olympic Games. He gained controversy by being a referee who won
Troilus_of_Elis
Llanddoged. Llên y Llenor: Elis y Cowper; G.G. Evans Llyfrau Llafar Gwlad: 93. Elis y Cowper - Brenin y Baledi; Cynfael Lake "ROBERTS, ELIS (died 1789), cooper
Elis_Roberts_(Elis_y_Cowper)
2010 film by the Hughes Brothers
The Book of Eli is a 2010 American post-apocalyptic neo-Western action film directed by the Hughes brothers, written by Gary Whitta, and starring Denzel
The_Book_of_Eli
Estonian footballer
UEFA's website Statistics in FIFA's website "Elis Meetua – ESBL". www.esbl.ee. Retrieved 10 June 2019. Elis Meetua at the Estonian Football Association
Elis_Meetua
Musical artist
je to "IstraMerika"? i tko je Elis Lovrić?". Novi list (in Croatian). 22 January 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2019. "Elis Lovrić predstavila album u Zagrebu"
Elis_Lovrić
Welsh association football player
Winger Elis Watts has joined Hayes & Yeading on loan". www.theshots.co.uk. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022. "LOAN MOVE: Winger Elis Watts has
Elis_Watts
Albanian-Bulgarian wrestler
Guri at the International Wrestling Database Elis Guri at United World Wrestling Elis Guri at Olympics.com Elis Guri at Olympedia https://www.novinite
Elis_Guri
film by João Batista de Andrade. In 1975, Elis was elected to the Brazilian Academy of Letters. "Bernardo Élis". CEB (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved
Bernardo_Élis
2001 single by Erben der Schöpfung
"An den Knaben Elis". Elis - 5:53 Elis (English version) - 5:53 Elis (Remix by NoyceTM) - 5:47 Elis (Remix by Spiritual Cramp) - 6:09 Elis was released
Elis_(song)
Son of Pelops in Greek mythology
Χρύσιππος, romanized: Khrúsippos, lit. 'golden horse') was a divine hero of Elis in the Peloponnesus peninsula (southern Greece), sometimes referred to as
Chrysippus_of_Elis
Elis Chiewitz (pronounced tje:vits), born 13 April 1784 in Stockholm, died 24 June 1839 in Hammarlund, Åland, was a Swedish musician and artist. Elis
Elis_Chiewitz
Community in Greece
tree) is a village and a community in the municipality of Ancient Olympia, Elis, Greece. It is located north of the Alfeios valley, 2 km southeast of Pelopio
Platanos,_Elis
Fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders
EastEnders, played by Richard Elis. Huw was introduced on 28 May 1996 and remained on-screen until 15 April 1999. Actor Richard Elis was cast in the minor role
Huw_Edwards_(EastEnders)
German television presenter, journalist, book author and coach
Angela Elis (born May 14, 1966, in Leipzig) is a German television presenter, journalist, book author, and coach. Angela Elis grew up in GDR-times in Markkleeberg
Angela_Elis
Canadiian soccer player (born 2002)
Retrieved January 1, 2025. "Elis Nemtsov". Go Tigers Go. Retrieved 30 December 2024. "2023 Women's Soccer Roster: Elis Nemtsov". Georgia Southern Eagles
Elis_Nemtsov
Finnish actor
Elis Sella (25 September 1930 Viipuri, Finland – 8 December 1992 ) was a Finnish actor. Sella's father was Polish-Jewish and mother Lithuanian-Jewish.
Elis_Sella
American indie rock band
Um, Jennifer? is an American indie rock duo consisting of Fig Regan and Eli Scarpati, based in Brooklyn, New York. Regan met Scarpati, then a member of
Um,_Jennifer?
Vanuatuan sprinter
to advance to the second round. Elis Lapenmal at World Athletics Biography on the website of the Beijing Olympics "Elis Lapenmal", L'Equipe "Vanuatu table
Elis_Lapenmal
1969 studio album by Elis Regina and Toots Thielemans
Elis & Toots is a 1969 bossa nova album by Brazilian singer Elis Regina and Belgian jazz musician Toots Thielemans recorded at a studio in Sweden and released
Elis_&_Toots
Private university in New Haven, Connecticut, US
undergraduate student Rachael Shaw Rosenbaum by suicide, an organization called Elis for Rachael was formed, advocating for mental health-related reforms. The
Yale_University
Hypenus of Elis was an ancient Greek athlete from Elis who won the double race (Diaulos) of the 14th Ancient Olympic Games in 724 BC. It was the first
Hypenus_of_Elis
Icelandic footballer
Þrándarson". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 October 2015. Aron Elís Þrándarson at Soccerway Aron Elís Þrándarson at KSÍ (archived former page) (in Icelandic)
Aron_Elís_Þrándarson
Scotland international rugby union player
(link) "Elis Martin – Scottish Rugby". scottishrugby.org. Retrieved 2025-11-24.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) "Introducing | Elis Martin"
Elis_Martin
Primordial goddess of ancient Babylon religion
88 (1): 104–108. doi:10.2307/597902. JSTOR 597902. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tiamat. Enūma Eliš Enūma Eliš, the Babylonian creation story
Tiamat
Community in Greece
is a mountain village and a community in the municipal unit of Lampeia, Elis, Olympia, Greece. Oreini is built on the slopes of Mount Lampeia, part of
Oreini,_Elis
Ancient Greek athlete
Eupolemos of Elis (Ancient Greek: Εὐπόλεμος Ἠλεῖος) or Eupolis of Elis was an ancient Greek athlete from the city of Elis. He won several pentathlons at
Eupolemos_of_Elis
Canadian politician
Howard Elis Brown (December 24, 1902 – October 12, 1992) was a Canadian merchant and politician from Ontario. He represented the provincial riding of Welland
Howard_Elis_Brown
American actor (1915–2014)
Eli Herschel Wallach (/ˈiːlaɪ ˈwɒlək/ EE-ly WOL-ək; December 7, 1915 – June 24, 2014) was an American film, television, and stage actor from New York
Eli_Wallach
Greek philosopher and founder of Pyrrhonism (c.360-c.270 BC)
founder of Pyrrhonism. Pyrrho of Elis is estimated to have lived from around 365/360 until 275/270 BCE. Pyrrho was from Elis, on the Ionian Sea. He was likely
Pyrrho
2026 Swedish crime drama television series
Lindgren as Kätty: Elis' wife William Jannert as Jon: Elis and Kätty's son; aspiring university student Harry Westerlund as Harald Duncke: Elis and Kätty's son;
Land_of_Sin_(TV_series)
Liechtensteiner footballer
Elis Eiler (born 13 August 1990) is a Liechtensteiner footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Staad and the Liechtenstein national football team. Eiler
Elis_Eiler
Brazilian song
needed] Brazilian singer Elis Regina recorded a version of this song later that same year for her 1972 album Elis. In 1974, Elis Regina and Antonio Carlos
Waters_of_March
Community in Greece
Troumpes) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Vartholomio, Elis, Greece. It is situated in a rural plain, north of the river Pineios. It
Dimitra,_Elis
Military alliance led by Sparta, c. 550 – 366 BC
Roy, "Elis (with Akroria)", in Beck & Funke (eds.), Federalism, p. 282; "Elis", in Funke & Luraghi (eds.), Politics of Ethnicity, section "Elis and the
Peloponnesian_League
Community in Greece
Καβάσιλα, also Καβάσιλας) is a village in the municipal unit of Gastouni, Elis, Greece. Its population is around 1,200. It is situated in a flat rural area
Kavasila,_Elis
Community in Greece
mountain village and a community in the municipal unit of Lasiona, Olympia, Elis, Greece. The community consists of the villages Kryovrysi and Kalyvia. It
Kryovrysi,_Elis
Town of Triphylia, Greece
Bolax (Ancient Greek: Βώλαξ) was a town of Triphylia in ancient Elis. Bolax surrendered to Philip V of Macedon in the Social War. Its site is unlocated
Bolax_(Elis)
Bulgarian-born Azerbaijani freestyle wrestler
to Elis Manolova. Elis Manolova at United World Wrestling Elis Manolova at the International Wrestling Database Elis Manolova at Olympics.com Elis Manolova
Elis_Manolova
Brazilian composer and musician (1927–1994)
turns into, it's something static… that portrait remains forever." Jobim and Elis Regina first met in 1974 in Los Angeles, when Regina was only 29 years old
Antônio_Carlos_Jobim
Community in Greece
Palaiochori (Greek: Παλαιοχώρι) is a village in the municipal unit of Gastouni, Elis, Greece. Palaiochori is situated in a flat rural area, 3 km from the Ionian
Palaiochori,_Elis
Species of moth
Metalobosia elis is a moth of the subfamily Arctiinae. It was described by Herbert Druce in 1885. It is found in Guatemala and the Brazilian states of
Metalobosia_elis
(Ancient Greek: Ἕλος, meaning "marshland" or "swamp") was a town of ancient Elis. According to Homer, in the Catalogue of Ships in the Iliad, it belonged
Helos_(Elis)
Town in hollow Elis
Greek: Πύλος) was a town in hollow Elis, described by Pausanias as situated upon the mountain road leading from Elis to Olympia, and at the place where
Pylus_(Elis)
Community in Greece
Raches (Greek: Ράχες) is a village in the municipal unit of Skillounta, Elis, Greece. It is located near the Ionian Sea, between the Greek National Road
Raches,_Elis
1972 studio album by Elis Regina
Elis is an album by Brazilian singer Elis Regina released in 1972, and contains such hits as "Bala com Bala", "Nada Será como Antes", "Casa no Campo"
Elis_(1972_album)
Finnish artistic gymnast
2021 – via Digital Collections of National Library of Finland. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Elis Sipilä. Elis Sipilä at Olympedia v t e v t e
Elis_Sipilä
Swedish-speaking Finnish journalist and poet
Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux kernel. His full name was Ole Torvald Elis Saxberg (his mother was Gerda Saxberg), but he was also named Karanko after
Ole_Torvalds
Ancient Greek god
the sanctuary of Tyche in Elis. According to the legend, which was described by Pausanias, the Arcadians had invaded Elis and the Eleans were ready to
Sosipolis_(god)
Hellenistic Greek philosophical school
school of philosophy was originally the School of Elis, where it had been founded by Phaedo of Elis; it was later transferred to Eretria by his pupil
Eretrian_school
Aristodemus (Ancient Greek: Ἀριστόδημος) of Elis was an ancient Greek writer who was referred to by Harpocration as an authority respecting the number
Aristodemus_of_Elis
Community in Greece
Γεράκι) is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Amaliada, Elis, Greece. It is situated in low hills, 4 km east of Amaliada, 7 km northwest
Geraki,_Elis
37.69636; 21.56999 Salmone (Ancient Greek: Σαλμώνη) was a town of ancient Elis. Strabo indicates that its name derives from a king of Greek mythology called
Salmone_(Elis)
emigrated to Elis in the Peloponnesos. Phorbas was the son of Lapithes and Orsinome, and a brother of Periphas. Phorbas assisted Alector, king of Elis, in the
Phorbas_(son_of_Lapithes)
Town in ancient Elis
the mountainous district of Acroreia in ancient Elis, taken by the Spartans, when they invaded Elis at the close of the Peloponnesian War. Diodorus Siculus
Opus_(Elis)
Community in Greece
is a village and a community in the municipal unit of Amaliada, northern Elis, Peloponnese, Greece. It is situated on the left bank of the river Pineios
Agios_Dimitrios,_Elis
Community in Greece
1957: Καστράκι - Kastraki) is a village in the municipal unit of Lechaina in Elis, Greece. Its elevation is 100 m. The village is situated on a low hill, 10 km
Melissa,_Elis
Swedish cross-country skier
(1 gold) Elis Wiklund Archived 5 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. sports-reference.com Elis Wiklund. Swedish Olympic Committee "WIKLUND Elis". FIS-Ski
Elis_Wiklund
ELIS
ELIS
Girl/Female
Hebrew American English Greek
From Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction.
Female
English
 Anglicized form of Greek Elisabet (Hebrew Eliysheba), ELISABETH means "God is my oath." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of the wife of Aaron. In the New Testament, it is the name of the mother of John the Baptist. Compare with another form of Elisabeth.
Female
Italian
Italian form of Greek Elisabet, ELISABETTA means "God is my oath."
Female
German
Pet form of German Elisabeth, ELISA means "God is my oath."
Male
Italian
Italian and Spanish form of Hebrew Eliysha, ELISEO means "God is salvation."
Female
Hebrew
Variant spelling of Hebrew Elisheva, ELISHEBA means "God is my oath."
Girl/Female
Indian
Abbreviation of elisabeth
Female
German
 German form of Greek Elisabet, ELISABETH means "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Elisabeth.
Male
Welsh
Welsh form of Greek Elias, ELIS means "the Lord is my God."Â
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliysha, ELISHA means "God is salvation." In the bible, this is the name of the prophet who succeeded Elijah.
Female
German
 Pet form of German Elisabeth, ELISSA means "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Elissa.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Abbreviation of elisabeth
Female
German
Pet form of German Elisabeth, ELISE means "God is my oath."Â
Female
Scandinavian
 Scandinavian form of Greek Elisabet, ELISABET means "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Elisabet.
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Greek Elisabet, ELISABETE means "God is my oath."
Female
Hebrew
(×ֱלִיש×ֶבַע) Variant spelling of Hebrew Eliysheba, ELISHEVA means "God is my oath."Â
Female
Romanian
Romanian form of Greek Elisabet, ELISABETA means "God is my oath."
Male
Welsh
Welsh name derived from the word elus, ELISUD means "kind."
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Eliyshuwa, ELISHUA means "my God is savior." In the bible, this is the name of a son of King David.
Female
Greek
(Ἐλισάβετ) Greek form of Hebrew Elisheva, ELISABET means "God is my oath." Compare with another form of Elisabet.
ELIS
ELIS
Boy/Male
Biblical
The beatitude of God.
Male
Norse
Variant form of Old Norse Sigvarðr, SIGURÃR means "victory guard."Â
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
River Ganga
Girl/Female
Arabic
A Garland; Flower
Boy/Male
Australian, Celtic, French, Gaelic, Irish
Raven
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Pericles, Prince of Tyre' King of Antioch.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Smile
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
A Compassionate Kind Hearted Friend
Boy/Male
Tamil
Lord Shiva
Male
Russian
(ÐфанаÑ) Short form of Russian Afanasii, AFANAS means "immortal."
ELIS
ELIS
ELIS
ELIS
ELIS
v. t.
To cut off, as a vowel or a syllable, usually the final one; to subject to elision.
n.
The elision of a final m, with the preceding vowel, before a word beginning with a vowel.
n.
A festival in honor of the visit of the Virgin Mary to Elisabeth, mother of John the Baptist, celebrated on the second of July.
n.
An elision or retrenchment of one or more letters or syllables from the middle of a word; as, ne'er for never, ev'ry for every.
n.
Division; separation.
a.
Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods, or to Olympia, a small plain in Elis.
n.
An elector or chooser; one of two persons appointed by a court to return a jury or serve a writ when the sheriff and the coroners are disqualified.
n.
A remedial treatment, by drawing the pointed extremities of two rods, each of a different metal, over the affected part; tractoration, -- first employed by Dr. Elisha Perkins of Norwich, Conn. See Metallotherapy.
n.
The cutting off or suppression of a vowel or syllable, for the sake of meter or euphony; esp., in poetry, the dropping of a final vowel standing before an initial vowel in the following word, when the two words are drawn together.
a.
Of or pertaining to Augeus, king of Elis, whose stable contained 3000 oxen, and had not been cleaned for 30 years. Hercules cleansed it in a single day.