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Greek
Etymology
Inherited from Byzantine Greek δούκας (doúkas), form of δούξ (doúx), from Koine Greek δούξ (doúx), from Latin dux.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈðu.kas/
- Hyphenation: δού‧κας
Noun
δούκας • (doúkas) m (plural δούκες, feminine δούκισσα)
- duke (male ruler of a duchy)
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