αἰώρα

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See also: αιώρα

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Previously, an iterative verb *ϝαι-ϝωρ-έω (*wai-wōr-éō) was reconstructed, from which this word was a derivation. This type is not accepted anymore. Taillardat assumes a derivation from the root of ἀείρω (aeírō, to lift, raise up), with a successive reduplication. However, Beekes finds this uncertain and leaves the etymology open.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

αἰώρᾰ (aiṓraf (genitive αἰώρᾱς); first declension

  1. swing, hammock, chariot on springs
  2. noose, halter
  3. oscillatory movement, seesaw
  4. (medicine) passive exercise
  5. (of mind) fluctuation

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: αιώρα (aióra)

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