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[əˈɡeɪp], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (of a person's mouth) wide open in surprise or wonder
(e.g: Downes listened, mouth agape with incredulity)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from a- ‘on’ + gape
[ˈaɡəpiː], (Noun)
Definitions:
- Christian love, as distinct from erotic love or simple affection
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Origin
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mid 16th century: via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek agapē ‘brotherly love’
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