σκιάς

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See also: σκιᾶς

Ancient Greek

Etymology 1

From σκιά (skiá, shadow) +‎ -ᾰ́ς (-ás).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σκῐᾰ́ς (skiásf (genitive σκῐᾰ́δος); third declension

  1. canopy or arbour, in form like a sunshade
  2. (at Sparta) rotunda in which the assemblies of the people were held
  3. (botany) umbel of plants
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Further reading

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σκῐᾱ́ς (skiā́s)

  1. accusative plural of σκιᾱ́ (skiā́)

Greek

Noun

σκιάς (skiásf

  1. Genitive singular form of σκιά (skiá).