περσέα

Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word περσέα. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word περσέα, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say περσέα in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word περσέα you have here. The definition of the word περσέα will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofπερσέα, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
See also: Περσέα

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Περσίς (Persís, Persia) +‎ -έᾱ (-éā), because this tree originated there.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

περσέᾱ (perséāf (genitive περσέᾱς); first declension

  1. persea, an Egyptian tree (Mimusops laurifolia)
  2. ornament in form of its leaf

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Latin: persea
  • Translingual: Persea

References