σφένδαμνος

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

Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

The formation is similar to δίκταμνον (díktamnon) and ὀρόδαμνος (oródamnos). Often connected to σφενδόνη (sphendónē, sling), either through a meaning "trembling" or after the form of the seeds. However, the word is probably Pre-Greek.

Pronunciation

 

Noun

σφένδᾰμνος (sphéndamnosf (genitive σφενδᾰ́μνου); second declension

  1. Montpelier maple (Acer monspessulanum)
    Synonym: ἄκαστος (ákastos)

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Greek: σφενδάμι (sfendámi)

Further reading