ἀλγεινός

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Ancient Greek

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Etymology

For *ἀλγεσνός, i.e. ἄλγος (álgos, pain) +‎ -νός (-nós).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἀλγεινός (algeinósm (feminine ἀλγεινή, neuter ἀλγεινόν); first/second declension

  1. painful, grievous
  2. feeling pain, suffering

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Descendants

  • Greek: αλγεινός (algeinós)

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