δέρη

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

Has been compared with Sanskrit ग्रीवा (grīvā́, neck), Proto-Slavic *griva (mane) and Latvian grīva (estuary), all from Proto-Indo-European *gʷer- (to swallow) (see *gʷriHwéh₂ (throat)). However, according to Beekes, a much better etymology is offered by δειράς (deirás), suggesting a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

δέρη (dérēf (genitive δέρης); first declension

  1. (anatomy) neck, throat
  2. mane of a lion
  3. collar
  4. (in the plural) gully, glen

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