First Known Use: 14th century
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Ananias
noun An·a·ni·as \ˌa-nə-ˈnī-əs\
Definition of ANANIAS
1
: an early Christian struck dead for lying
2
: liar
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Origin of ANANIAS
Greek, probably from Hebrew Ḥānanyāh
Rhymes with ANANIAS
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