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Greek
Etymology
From Koine Greek δεκανός (dekanós), from Ancient Greek δέκα (déka, “ten”). First attested 1833.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ðekaˈneas/
- Hyphenation: δε‧κα‧νέ‧ας
Noun
δεκανέας • (dekanéas) m or f (plural δεκανείς)
- (military) corporal (the NATO military rank OR-4)
Declension
The second genitive singular is formal (ancient), and suitable for the feminine gender.
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