Linus

¹

[ lahy-nuhs ]

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. 76?, pope 67?–76?.

Linus

²

[ lahy-nuhs ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology.
   1. a musician and poet, the inventor of melody and rhythm, of whom various stories are told: often identified, through his untimely death, with the harvesting or withering of crops and vegetation.
   2. Also called Linus song. a dirge: originally sung in western Asia to mourn the death of crops being harvested, later sung to mourn the death of Linus or that of Adonis.
2. a male given name.

Example Sentences

Linus’ unique belief in the Great Pumpkin takes some heat off Charlie Brown, who nevertheless remains the victim of his friends, random neighbors and the universe.

From Los Angeles Times

Rookie Linus Lundqvist of Chip Ganassi Racing hit the wall in the first turn of Lap 28.

From Seattle Times

After serving as the No. 2 to Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark in Boston’s record-setting 2022-23 season, Swayman failed to come to terms on a long-term contract last summer and was awarded a $3.475 million contract.

From Seattle Times

He went on to unsettle viewers for years as the unpredictable Ben Linus in “Lost,” and as the computer wizard Harold Finch on “Person of Interest.”

From New York Times

The Panthers chased Bruins starter Jeremy Swayman early in the third period after four straight goals, then added two more against Linus Ullmark.

From Seattle Times