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(Anglais)

An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
A manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being.
(alt-of) Alternative letter-case form of Epiphany.

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/ɪˈpɪfəni/

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epiphanie

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From Middle English epiphanie, from Old French epyphanie, from Late Latin epiphania, from Ancient Greek ἐπιφάνεια (epipháneia, “manifestation, striking appearance”), from ἐπιφαίνω (epiphaínō, “I appear, display”), from ἐπί (epí, “upon”) + φαίνω (phaínō, “I shine, appear”). English Epiphany (of Christ) since the 14th century, generic use since the 17th century.