έχιδνα

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔχιδνα (ékhidna).

Noun

έχιδνα (échidnaf (plural έχιδνες)

  1. adder, viper
  2. (figuratively) an evil, cunning woman
  3. echidna (any of the four species of small spined monotremes)

Declension

Synonyms

  • (snake, evil woman): οχιά f (ochiá)