Καφαρναούμ

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew כְּפַר נַחוּם (kəp̄ar naḥūm, Nahum's village).

Pronunciation

 

Proper noun

Καφαρναούμ (Kapharnaoúmf (indeclinable)

  1. Capernaum (an ancient town in Galilee, Israel, a biblical and archaeological site).

Descendants

  • Latin: Capharnāum

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