-phany n combining form indicating a manifestation: theophany. [from Greek -phania, from phainein to show; see -phane] -phanous adj combining formCollins English Dictionary ? Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014-phany a combining form meaning ?appearance,? ?manifestation?: epiphany. [