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revenant

re·ve·nant

US/ˈɹɛvənənt/ rare
adjective (2) noun (2)

adjective

1.

of or relating to or typical of a revenant

  • “revenant shrieks and groans”
2.

coming back

  • “a revenant ghost”
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noun

1.

a person who returns after a lengthy absence

2.

someone who has returned from the dead

Origin

19th century. From French revenant, the present participle of revenir (“to return”). Compare revenue.

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