στέφανος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From στέφω (stéphō, I encircle).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

στέφᾰνος (stéphanosm (genitive στεφᾰ́νου); second declension

  1. that which encircles, surrounds
  2. crown, wreath, chaplet, especially the conqueror's wreath
  3. in general: any prize or honour

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Descendants

  • > Greek: στέφανο (stéfano) (inherited)
  • Greek: στέφανος (stéfanos) (learned)

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