γελοῖος

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From γελάω (geláō, to laugh) +‎ -ιος (-ios).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

γελοῖος (geloîosm (feminine γελοίᾱ, neuter γελοῖον); first/second declension

  1. (passive sense) laughable, ludicrous, deridable, derisive

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: γελοίος (geloíos)

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