ἦνοψ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Formation in -οψ but further unclear; originally *ϝῆν-οψ (*wên-ops). Compare αἶθοψ (aîthops) and νῶροψ (nôrops) which are also epithets of copper, but remain without clear interpretation.

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἦνοψ (ênopsm or f (neuter ἦνοπος); third declension

  1. gleaming, shining, glittering (epithet of copper and heaven)

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