ἁρπάγη

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From the root of ἁρπάζω (harpázō, to seize).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἁρπάγη (harpágēf (genitive ἁρπάγης); first declension

  1. hook
  2. grappling iron
  3. rake

Declension

Descendants

  • Greek: αρπάγη (arpági)
  • Latin: harpagō (see there for further descendants)

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