English

Noun

phænomenon ‎(plural phænomena)

1. Archaic spelling of phenomenon.
   • November 16, 1786, Tiberius Cavallo, Magnetical Experiments and Obſervations, page #22:

     This wonderful phænomenon has, ſince it was firſt diſcovered, employed the thoughts of very able philoſophers ; many hypotheſes having been offered, not only for its explanation, but even to foretel the future variations in various parts of the world.