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CIA-led effort to eliminate the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
The Phoenix Program (Vietnamese: Chiến dịch Phụng Hoàng) was designed and initially coordinated by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Phoenix_Program
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Phoenix, Phœnix, phoenix, phoenixes, or phœnix in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Phoenix most commonly refers to: Phoenix (bird), an immortal
Phoenix
American for-profit university
admissions policy for many undergraduate programs. The school is owned by Phoenix Education Partners. The University of Phoenix was founded in 1976 by John Sperling
University_of_Phoenix
Cuban-American CIA officer (born 1941)
Reconnaissance Units (PRUs). They were CIA-sponsored units that worked for the Phoenix Program. The Walsh Report states (Chapter 29): "During the Vietnam War, [Donald]
Félix_Rodríguez_(soldier)
U.S. Director of Central Intelligence (1966–1973)
Institute of Technology 1966) p. 293. Phoenix remains highly controversial. Douglas Valentine's The Phoenix Program (William Morrow 1992) offers a politically
Richard_Helms
CIA officer
Mongoose), which he directed. He was also said to be the director of the "Phoenix Program" during the Vietnam War, as well as the CIA station chief in Laos between
Theodore_Shackley
United States Army general (born 1944)
Phoenix Program. According to Mark Bowden, Garrison "had served two tours in Vietnam, part of it helping to run the infamously brutal Phoenix Program
William_F._Garrison
American actor (born 1974)
Joaquin Rafael Phoenix (/hwɑːˈkiːn/ whah-KEEN; né Bottom; October 28, 1974) is an American actor. Widely described as one of the preeminent actors of
Joaquin_Phoenix
results by the South Vietnamese National Assembly, and instituted the Phoenix Program. It worked particularly closely with the ethnic minority Montagnards
CIA_activities_in_Vietnam
Civilian and military deaths during the Second Indochina War
figures had actually underestimated enemy losses. The Phoenix Program, a counterinsurgency program executed by the CIA, some US forces, and the Republic
Vietnam_War_casualties
South Vietnamese military officer and politician (1924–2020)
(quotes); at p. 408 n11; cf., p. 332 (Phoenix distinguished and disapproved). Tucker (2000), "Phoenix Program", p. 329. Phoenix was directed by CORDS and included
Trần_Ngọc_Châu
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Project Phoenix, a Kickstarter proposal by Hiroaki Yura Project Phoenix, a football project of the Hong Kong Football Association Phoenix Program, a classified
Project_Phoenix
CIA-backed Afghan paramilitaries
Units have drawn comparisons to South Vietnam's counter-insurgent Phoenix Program. The Zero Units were officially formed in approximately 2008. Following
Zero_Units
Covert and paramilitary unit of the CIA
Special Activities Division were seen in the CIA's Phoenix Program. One component of the Phoenix Program was involved in the capture and killing of suspected
Special_Activities_Center
Military unit
The PHOENIX MOBILITY (PM) PROGRAM is an Air Mobility Command (AMC)-sponsored professional development program for board selected Air Force officers with
Phoenix_Mobility_Program
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1973 to 1976
the Civil Operations and Rural Development effort and oversaw the Phoenix Program. After the war, Colby became Director of Central Intelligence (DCI)
William_Colby
French general
Aussaresses also admitted to advising the CIA for the Americans' Vietnam era Phoenix Program, which utilized torture. Aussaresses, recognizable by his eye patch
Paul_Aussaresses
Capital and most populous city of Arizona, U.S.
Phoenix (/ˈfiːnɪks/ FEE-niks) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. With over 1.6 million residents at the 2020 census,
Phoenix,_Arizona
2014 studio album by MF Grimm & Drasar Monumental
Good Morning Vietnam 3: The Phoenix Program is a 2014 collaborative album by MF Grimm and Drasar Monumental. It is their third and final official project
Good Morning Vietnam 3: The Phoenix Program
Good_Morning_Vietnam_3:_The_Phoenix_Program
Medical school at the University of Arizona
- Tucson students spent a portion of their third year in Phoenix. In 1992, a Phoenix program was officially established to allow the school's 3rd and
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
University_of_Arizona_College_of_Medicine_–_Phoenix
US-based non-profit organization
registered 501(c)(3) based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Founded in 1970 by Luke and Gerald Tupper. It currently operates programs in Mexico, Nicaragua,
Esperança_(non-profit)
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Look up phoenix or phenix in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Operation Phoenix or Phenix may refer to: Phoenix Program, CIA military, intelligence, and
Operation_Phoenix
American USIA official and Vietnam War pacification adviser
whereas Phoenix was designed as a targeted intelligence and neutralization program directed at the NLF command structure. Hunt treats PAT and Phoenix as institutionally
Frank_Scotton
1997 light phenomenon over Arizona, US
lights seen in the Phoenix area. Both sightings were due to aircraft participating in Operation Snowbird, a pilot training program operated in winter
Phoenix_Lights
American nonprofit organization
Phoenix House Foundation was a national nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization operating in ten states with 150 programs throughout the
Phoenix_House
Topics referred to by the same term
Phoenix Project may refer to: Phoenix Project (Pentagon), a part of the Pentagon Renovation Program The Phoenix Project (film), a 2015 film directed by
Phoenix_Project
This is a list of television programs broadcast by Phoenix Television. Asian Journal Breaking News Good Morning China Information Express Midnight News
List of programs broadcast by Phoenix Television
List_of_programs_broadcast_by_Phoenix_Television
Chinese state-owned television network
Phoenix Television is a majority state-owned television network that operates Mandarin and Cantonese-language channels serving mainland China, Hong Kong
Phoenix_Television
Inactive ice hockey team in Arizona, US
Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as
Arizona_Coyotes
Baseball stadium
Phoenix Municipal Stadium is a baseball stadium, located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is often referred in short as Phoenix Muni. The stadium was built in 1964
Phoenix_Municipal_Stadium
Information operations to assist military objectives
The United States ran an extensive program of psychological warfare during the Vietnam War. The Phoenix Program had the dual aim of assassinating National
Psychological_warfare
Military unit
neutralizing Vietcong (VC) cadre and their political leadership under the Phoenix Program during the Vietnam War. The PRU’s preferred method was to capture and
Provincial Reconnaissance Unit
Provincial_Reconnaissance_Unit
Theatre company in Phoenix, Arizona
community-focused programs. They also host The Richard P. Stahl Festival Of New American Theatre annually to promote new works in Arizona. The Phoenix Little Theatre
Phoenix_Theatre_(Phoenix)
American rapper, producer, CEO, and comic book writer
third and final iteration to the series, Good Morning Vietnam 3: The Phoenix Program November 25, 2014. On February 4, 2015, MF Grimm announced the release
MF_Grimm
Football program representing Elon University
The Elon Phoenix football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Elon University located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The
Elon_Phoenix_football
Atmospheric sampling aircraft by Boeing
The WC-135 Constant Phoenix is a special-purpose aircraft derived from the Boeing C-135 Stratolifter and used by the United States Air Force. Its mission
Boeing WC-135 Constant Phoenix
Boeing_WC-135_Constant_Phoenix
American pacification program in the Vietnam War
infrastructure which extended into most villages of the country. The Phoenix Program was CORDS' most controversial activity. Seven hundred American advisers
Civil Operations and Rural Development Support
Civil_Operations_and_Rural_Development_Support
Charitable organization in Arizona
The Phoenix Rescue Mission ("The Mission") is a charitable organization that offers a number of Christ-centered program and services for men, women, and
Phoenix_Rescue_Mission
Non-profit zoo in Phoenix, Arizona, US
The Phoenix Zoo opened in 1962 and is the largest privately owned nonprofit zoo in the United States. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, the zoo was founded
Phoenix_Zoo
Athletic teams representing University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
eight women's sports. The Green Bay Phoenix men's basketball team is the NCAA Division I college basketball program representing the University of Wisconsin–Green
Green_Bay_Phoenix
1996 book by Frank Dux
Dux describes Major General John K. Singlaub as the leader of the Phoenix Program, and states he worked with an "Admiral Smith" to deliver intelligence
The_Secret_Man_(book)
U.S.-based military and government services contractor
cover for the Central Intelligence Agency's Phoenix Program; Colston Westbrook was among Phoenix Program operators formally employed by PAE. PAE was also
Pacific Architects and Engineers
Pacific_Architects_and_Engineers
School in Maricopa County, Arizona
High School is part of the Phoenix Union High School District. The campus is located at 3921 West Baseline Road, south of Phoenix, in Laveen, Arizona. Cactus
Cactus_Canyon_High_School
Intelligence Agency officer, best known for his role in developing the Phoenix Program. Brickham graduated from Yale University in 1949, and joined the Central
Nelson_Brickham
Speculative fiction convention
programming events, art contests, and autograph signings for all ages. It is a three-day event (Friday-Sunday) held during the summer at the Phoenix Convention
Phoenix_Fan_Fusion
American professional soccer club based in Phoenix
Phoenix Rising Football Club is an American professional soccer team based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 2014 as Arizona United Soccer Club, the team
Phoenix_Rising_FC
Hospital in Arizona, US, founded 1983
Phoenix Children's Hospital is a freestanding pediatric acute care children's hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. The hospital's main Thomas Campus
Phoenix_Children's_Hospital
2009 studio album by Phoenix
Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is the fourth studio album by French band Phoenix, it was released on 25 May 2009 through V2 Records, Loyauté, Glassnote, and
Wolfgang_Amadeus_Phoenix
Television station in Phoenix, Arizona
is a television station in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, affiliated with ABC. It was established in 1979 as the Phoenix area's second independent station
KNXV-TV
Topics referred to by the same term
Asimov "Economics" (2014), a song from Good Morning Vietnam 3: The Phoenix Program by MF Grimm and Drasar Monumental, American hip hop "Economics" (2010)
Economics_(disambiguation)
Community college in Encanto, Phoenix, Arizona, US
the central business district of Phoenix. Phoenix College offers over 200 degree and certificate programs. PC also offers training geared towards professional
Phoenix_College
Part of Metropolitan Phoenix in Arizona
The Phoenix Metropolitan Area (Metro Phoenix) consists of a valley that has multiple city regions in it. The East Valley is a multi-city region within
East Valley (Phoenix metropolitan area)
East_Valley_(Phoenix_metropolitan_area)
National Basketball Association team in Phoenix, Arizona
The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Phoenix_Suns
Public secondary school in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Alhambra, Isaac and Phoenix Elementary, although students from across the district come to Alhambra for its Phoenix Union Magnet Program—Medical and Health
Alhambra High School (Arizona)
Alhambra_High_School_(Arizona)
Airport in Arizona, United States
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (IATA: PHX, ICAO: KPHX, FAA LID: PHX) is a civil-military public international airport 3 miles (2.6 nmi; 4.8 km)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Phoenix_Sky_Harbor_International_Airport
Web framework written in Elixir
Phoenix is a web development framework written in the functional programming language Elixir. Phoenix uses a server-side model–view–controller (MVC) pattern
Phoenix_(web_framework)
National Football League franchise in Glendale, Arizona
Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The Cardinals compete in the National Football League
Arizona_Cardinals
American whistleblower (1936–2008)
Times Co. v. United States Phoenix program Barbara Myers (June 1, 2015). "The Secret Origins of the CIA's Torture Program and the Forgotten Man Who Tried
Tony_Russo_(whistleblower)
Art museum in Arizona, US
state in 1912, the Phoenix Women's Club was formed and worked with the Arizona State Fair Committee to develop a fine arts program. In 1915, the club
Phoenix_Art_Museum
Approach to combating actual or threatened insurgency
of the population causes Eisenstat's legitimacy gap to widen. The Phoenix program in South Vietnam was criticized for a lack of precision in its targeting
Foreign_internal_defense
Public high school in Goodyear, Arizona
part to help". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix. "Program boosts Desert Edge band". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix. May 23, 2007. West, Bryan (May 21, 2018)
Desert_Edge_High_School
Palm tree cultivated for its sweet fruit
Phoenix dactylifera, commonly known as the date palm, is a flowering-plant species in the palm family Arecaceae, native to the region from the Gulf States
Date_palm
Secret headquarters used by the CIA
interrogation measures based at least partially on the Vietnam-era Phoenix Program were used on detainees. These included sensory deprivation, sleep deprivation
CIA_black_sites
Military Police First Indochina War List of weapons of the Vietnam War Phoenix Program Republic of Vietnam Republic of Vietnam Military Forces South Vietnamese
Republic of Vietnam Traffic Control Police
Republic_of_Vietnam_Traffic_Control_Police
1997 film by Sidney J. Furie
and McCord learn Dacy and his militia were previously part of the Phoenix Program, a CIA assassination squad during the Vietnam War. Dacy was emasculated
The_Rage_(1997_film)
American peace and labor activist (born 1945)
He was a former military intelligence soldier who exposed the CIA's Phoenix Program in April 1970. Murphy attended a public grammar school and graduated
Ed_Murphy_(activist)
Television station in Phoenix, Arizona
KTVK (channel 3) is an independent television station in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is owned by Gray Media alongside CBS affiliate KPHO-TV (channel
KTVK
Agency (CIA) First Indochina War List of weapons of the Vietnam War Phoenix Program Republic of Vietnam Republic of Vietnam Military Forces Vietnam War
Republic of Vietnam Special Police
Republic_of_Vietnam_Special_Police
Proposed train service in Arizona
The Phoenix–Tucson passenger rail is a planned inter-city passenger train service to be operated by Amtrak in the Arizona Sun Corridor between Phoenix and
Phoenix–Tucson_passenger_rail
Defunct system of for-profit colleges in the US
allowed to proceed the debt cancellation due to alleged fraud. Online Phoenix Pittsburgh Art Institute of Hollywood Art Institute - Inland Empire (San
Argosy_University
U.S. Army officer and Vietnam adviser
Văn Thiệu's "Land to the Tiller" program. He also worked within a pacification system that included the Phoenix Program, which remains controversial because
John_Paul_Vann
American long-range air-to-air missile
The AIM-54 Phoenix is an American active radar-guided, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (AAM), carried in clusters of up to six missiles on the
AIM-54_Phoenix
Hospital in Arizona, United States
located in north Phoenix, Arizona. Additionally, satellite primary care clinics around the Phoenix metropolitan are located in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale
Mayo_Clinic_Arizona
Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
downtown Phoenix and started a nurse training program. In 1917, the group acquired land on McDowell Road and 10th Street (a remote area of rural Phoenix at
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Banner_-_University_Medical_Center_Phoenix
experience in Vietnam, specifically from the CIA's Phoenix program in South Vietnam, an assassination program designed to identify and "neutralize" the infrastructure
Army Foreign Intelligence Assistance Program
Army_Foreign_Intelligence_Assistance_Program
High school in Phoenix, Arizona
Madison, Osborn, and Phoenix Elementary. However, students from across the district come to Central for its Phoenix Union Magnet Program in International
Central High School (Phoenix, Arizona)
Central_High_School_(Phoenix,_Arizona)
NBA professional basketball team season
The 2025–26 Phoenix Suns season was the 58th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as their 33rd season at the
2025–26_Phoenix_Suns_season
Medical school of the University of Arizona
1990s, a Phoenix program was established to allow the school's 3rd and 4th year medical students to complete clinical clerkships at Phoenix-area hospitals
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
University_of_Arizona_College_of_Medicine_–_Tucson
Historic hotel in Phoenix, Arizona
official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation The site where the hotel sits was the location of the first school in Phoenix. The 4-room
Hotel_San_Carlos_(Phoenix)
School district in Southwest Florida
(PK-12) New Beginnings (Naples & Immokalee) Phoenix Program (Naples and Immokalee) Teen Parenting Program Partnership with the Florida Department of Juvenile
Collier_County_Public_Schools
Character from the Ace Attorney series
Phoenix "Nick" Wright, known as Ryūichi Naruhodō (Japanese: 成歩堂 龍一, Hepburn: Naruhodō Ryūichi) in the original Japanese language versions, is the fictional
Phoenix_Wright
The history of Phoenix, Arizona, goes back millennia, beginning with nomadic paleo-Indians who existed in the Americas in general, and the Salt River
History_of_Phoenix,_Arizona
Radio station in Halifax, England
to Sunday morning, specialist dance music programs are broadcast under Phoenix FM's dance music brand 'Phoenix FM Dance'. Presenters are Claire Hunter,
Phoenix_Radio
Cultural landmarks and attractions in Arizona, US
were selected in 1992. The program was seen as a way to boost civic morale in the wake of negative national publicity for Phoenix in the wake of the Martin
Phoenix_Points_of_Pride
1979 book by Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman
sections on the My Lai Massacre, Operation Speedy Express and the Phoenix Program. The authors challenge received wisdom on foreign policy, presenting
The Political Economy of Human Rights
The_Political_Economy_of_Human_Rights
Distributed modular satellite system
Retrieved 10 June 2020. DARPA System F6 information Fractionated Spacecraft workshop, Colorado Springs, August 2006. DARPA Phoenix Program to use System F6
Fractionated_spacecraft
Topics referred to by the same term
Golden Triangle, a 2013 collaborative album Good Morning Vietnam 3: The Phoenix Program, a 2014 collaborative album This disambiguation page lists articles
Good Morning Vietnam (disambiguation)
Good_Morning_Vietnam_(disambiguation)
by Capcom, the series includes Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice for All, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and
List of Ace Attorney characters
List_of_Ace_Attorney_characters
NASA Mars lander (2008)
Phoenix was an uncrewed space probe that landed on the surface of Mars on May 25, 2008, and operated until November 2, 2008. Phoenix was operational on
Phoenix_(spacecraft)
Agency (CIA) First Indochina War List of weapons of the Vietnam War Phoenix Program Republic of Vietnam Republic of Vietnam Military Forces Vietnam War
Republic of Vietnam National Police VIP Protection Service
Republic_of_Vietnam_National_Police_VIP_Protection_Service
Airport in Ross Island, Antarctica
off from Phoenix Airfield, 2020 List of airports in Antarctica "Airport information for NZFX" – via Great Circle Mapper. U.S. Antarctic Program Interagency
Phoenix_Airfield
the Phoenix Program, which targeted the infrastructure of the Communist National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam ("Viet Cong"). The program killed
Torture_in_the_United_States
Law enforcement agency in Arizona, US
The Phoenix Police Department is the law enforcement agency responsible for the city of Phoenix, Arizona. As of May 2024, the Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix_Police_Department
Television station in Phoenix, Arizona
KSAZ-TV (channel 10) is a television station in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is owned and operated by the Fox network through its Fox Television
KSAZ-TV
Involuntary termination of employment
the right to a nondiscriminatory workplace." Douglas Valentine,The Phoenix Program, 1990. Benedict, Bailey (May 2017). "An Exploration of Coworker Dismissal:
Dismissal_(employment)
Agency (CIA) First Indochina War List of weapons of the Vietnam War Phoenix Program Republic of Vietnam Republic of Vietnam Military Forces Vietnam War
Republic of Vietnam Judiciary Police
Republic_of_Vietnam_Judiciary_Police
Microsoft Research compiler framework
code analysis tools using the Phoenix framework. Microsoft Phoenix defines an intermediate representation (IR) for programs, using ASTs, control-flow graphs
Microsoft_Phoenix
Japanese manga series by Osamu Tezuka
Phoenix (火の鳥, Hi no Tori; "Bird of Fire") is an unfinished manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. Tezuka considered Phoenix his "life's
Phoenix_(manga)
Urbanization process
process. Phoenix's mayor stated that the Infill Housing Program seems to be successful, but progress is slow. Phoenix's infill housing program may be working
Leapfrog_development
WWII relocation camp internee, US Army officer, judge and author (1943–2020)
assigned as the intelligence-liaison officer for two months for the Phoenix Program while attached to Company B of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment
Vincent_Okamoto
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Pinnock.
Girl/Female
Greek American
Heron.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Lucky bird. Phoenix.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name PHUONG means "phoenix."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, Greek
Bright; Red
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Sanskrit, Telugu
Armlet; A Bird Like Phoenix; Flower
Boy/Male
Greek American
A bird that built its own pyre and then was reborn from the ashes.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Bird of paradise, Auspicious bird, Phoenix
Girl/Female
Indian
Bird of paradise, Auspicious bird, Phoenix
Female
Chinese
flourishing phoenix.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Foamy
Male
Greek
(Φῆλιξ) Greek form of Latin Felix, PHELIX means "happy" or "lucky." In the bible, this is the name of a Roman procurator of Judea.
Female
Arthurian
, phoenix.
Male
Greek
(Φοῖνιξ) Greek name derived from the word phoinix, PHOINIX means "crimson." In mythology, this is the name of an immortal bird who would rise from its own ashes after being consumed by fire every 500 years.
Girl/Female
Arabic
Lucky Bird; Phoenix
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, German, Greek
Dark Red; Phoenix; Deep Red
Male
English
Latin form of Greek Phoinix, PHOENIX means "crimson." In mythology, this is the name of an immortal bird who would rise from its own ashes after being consumed by fire every 500 years. The name has been adopted into English use as a unisex name.
Girl/Female
Latin
Mother of Torone.
Boy/Male
Norse
Brother of Odin.
Male
Chinese
Phoenix chamber.
PHOENIX PROGRAM
PHOENIX PROGRAM
Girl/Female
Tamil
Flowing
Male
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Fenrisúlfr, popularly translated "swamp wolf," but probably originally FENRISÚLFUR means "wolf of hell."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Narrator of Hadith
Boy/Male
Indian
A demon.
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Pearl.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metronymic from Cass.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Bubb.German : variant of Bopp.
Female
English
English pet form of Latin Laura, LAURINE means "laurel."
Female
English
Feminine variant spelling of English unisex Kerry, KERRI means "Ciar's people."Â
Girl/Female
Hindu
Pure, Clean, Spotless
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a.
Of or pertaining to the diaphragm; diaphragmatic; as, the phrenic nerve.
n.
A genus of palms including the date tree.
a.
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid derived from coal tar and other sources; as, carbolic acid (called also phenic acid, and phenol). See Phenol.
a.
Of, pertaining to, derived from, or resembling, phenyl or phenol.
n.
See Delphin.
n.
Same as Programme.
n.
An elaborate instrumental composition for a full orchestra, consisting usually, like the sonata, of three or four contrasted yet inwardly related movements, as the allegro, the adagio, the minuet and trio, or scherzo, and the finale in quick time. The term has recently been applied to large orchestral works in freer form, with arguments or programmes to explain their meaning, such as the "symphonic poems" of Liszt. The term was formerly applied to any composition for an orchestra, as overtures, etc., and still earlier, to certain compositions partly vocal, partly instrumental.
n.
A marvelous person or thing.
n.
Pertaining to, or derived from, the dolphin; phocenic.
n.
See Programme.
pl.
of Programma
pl.
of Phenix
n.
A native or inhabitant of Phoenica.
n.
Same as Phenix.
a.
Of or pertaining to sound; of the nature of sound; acoustic.
n.
A fatty substance contained in the oil of the dolphin and the porpoise; -- called also phocenin.
a.
Of or pertaining to dolphin oil or porpoise oil; -- said of an acid (called also delphinic acid) subsequently found to be identical with valeric acid.
n.
A bird fabled to exist single, to be consumed by fire by its own act, and to rise again from its ashes. Hence, an emblem of immortality.
n.
A southern constellation.
a.
Of or pertaining to Phoenica.