ψήν

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See also: ψῆν

Ancient Greek

Etymology

According to Beekes, from Pre-Greek. The connection with ψάω (psáō, to rub, grate) is hardly possible. The suffix -ήν can be found also in κηφήν (kēphḗn, drone).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ψήν (psḗnm (genitive ψηνός); third declension

  1. gall wasp (insect of the family Cynipidae)

Declension

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Translingual: Psen

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