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Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὄνος (ónos).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈonos/
- Hyphenation: ό‧νος
Noun
όνος • (ónos) m or f (plural όνοι)
- (formal, archaic) donkey, ass (Equus asinus or Equus africanus)
Declension
Synonyms
- see: γάιδαρος m (gáidaros) (common term)
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