ἔφηβος

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Compound of ἐπί (epí) +‎ ἥβη (hḗbē) +‎ -ος (-os).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ἔφηβος (éphēbosm (genitive ἐφήβου); second declension

  1. adolescent (around ages 17-20 traditionally)
  2. young Greek soldier undergoing military training (ages 18-20)
  3. throw of the dice
  4. kind of cup
  5. a womanʼs shoe

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Descendants

  • Greek: έφηβος (éfivos)
    • Turkish: efe
  • Latin: ephēbus

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