βάναυσος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Generally taken as an haplology from *βαύναυσος, in turn a compound of βαῦνος (baûnos, furnace) and αὔω (aúō, to scoop, light a fire). Beekes disregards this proposal as folk etymology and suggests a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

βᾰ́ναυσος (bánausosm or f (neuter βᾰ́ναυσον); second declension

  1. artisanal, handmade, handcrafted
  2. (figuratively) vulgar, base, unworthy
  3. (later) fastidious, meticulous

Declension

Derived terms

Noun

βᾰ́ναυσος (bánausosm (genitive βᾰναύσου); second declension

  1. artisan, craftsman
    Synonym: τεχνῑ́της (tekhnī́tēs)

Inflection

Descendants

  • German: Banause

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