δούξ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Hellenistic Koine term borrowed from Latin dux (leader).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

δούξ (doúxm (genitive δουκός); third declension (Koine, Byzantine)

  1. (Koine) military leader, leader
  2. (Medieval Greek (Byzantine)) leader, duke

Inflection

Descendants

  • Greek: δούκας (doúkas)
  • Armenian: դուքս (dukʻs)
  • Coptic: ⲇⲟⲩⲝ (douks)
  • Italian: duca

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