οἴαξ

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *h₂oyHseh₂ (shaft) or similar. Cognates include Sanskrit ईषा (īṣā́) and Hittite 𒄭𒅖𒊭𒀭 (ḫi-iš-ša-an).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

οἴᾱξ (oíāxm (genitive οἴᾱκος); third declension

  1. tiller, the handle of the rudder
  2. helm
  3. rings of a yoke, through which cords for guiding oxen

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Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: οίακας (oíakas)
  • Vulgar Latin: *oiācem

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