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What does Antinous mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word Antinous? Here's what it means.

Proper noun
  1. (historical) A Bithynian Greek youth and lover of Roman Emperor Hadrian.
  2. (astronomy) A constellation created by the emperor Hadrian, now considered by astronomers to be a part of Aquila.
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He was quite alone, for Antinous had left the room with the Emperor.
But history only whets our curiosity, for ancient writers are neglectful or tantalisingly bald in their allusions to Antinous.
No one was to accompany him but Antinous, Mastor, and a few huntsmen and some dogs.
She crossed the room and passed behind the bronze Pompeian Antinous.
This is best seen when Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, begs Antinous, one of the suitors, for food and Antinous denies his request.
I have long had them, and I now would fain repay my Antinous for all these treasures.

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