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finis

noun fi·nis \ˈfi-nəs, ˈfī-nəs; fə-ˈnē\

Definition of FINIS

:  end, conclusion
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Origin of FINIS

Middle English, from Latin
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to FINIS

Synonyms
capper, close, closing, conclusion, consummation, end, endgame, ending, finale, finish, grand finale, home stretch, mop-up, windup, wrap-up
Antonyms
baseline, beginning, dawn, day one, nascence, nascency, opening, start

Rhymes with FINIS

pinnace

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  1. finis
  2. finis coronat opus
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