κῆτος

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See also: κύτος and κήτος

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Beekes suggests a Pre-Greek origin.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

κῆτος (kêtosn (genitive κήτους); third declension

  1. whale, sea monster
    1. (astronomy) the constellation Cetus
  2. abyss

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