ἡρώϊος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

ἥρως (hḗrōs, warrior, hero) +‎ -ιος (-ios, adjective suffix)

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Adjective

ἡρώϊος (hērṓïosm (feminine ἡρωΐα, neuter ἡρώϊον); first/second declension (Doric, only in Pindar)

  1. of or concerning heroes

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