Σικυών

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Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

Etymology

Formally identical to σικυών (sikuṓn, cucumber bed). However, there is no variant form **σεκυ- to complement Σεκυών (Sekuṓn), with the exception of a form σεκούα in Hesychius.

Pronunciation

 

Proper noun

Σῐκῠών (Sikuṓnm or f (genitive Σῐκῠῶνος); third declension

  1. Sicyon; Sikyona, Corinthia, Greece

Usage notes

According to Strabo, the original name of the town was Αἰγιαλεῖς (Aigialeîs), followed by Μηκώνη (Mēkṓnē). The native name of the town was Σεκυών (Sekuṓn).

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: Σικυών (Sikyón); Σικυώνα (Sikyóna)
  • Latin: Sicyon

References

  • Woodhouse, S. C. (1910) English–Greek Dictionary: A Vocabulary of the Attic Language, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Limited, page 1,025