Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Ἡρῴδης. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Ἡρῴδης, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Ἡρῴδης in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Ἡρῴδης you have here. The definition of the word
Ἡρῴδης will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Ἡρῴδης, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Ancient Greek
- Ἡρώδης (Hērṓdēs) — late classical
Etymology
From Ἥρᾱ (Hḗrā, “Hera”) + ᾠδή (ōidḗ, “ode”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /hɛː.rɔ̌ːi̯.dɛːs/ → /iˈro.ðis/ → /iˈro.ðis/
Proper noun
Ἡρῴδης • (Hērṓidēs) m (genitive Ἡρῴδου); first declension
- Herod, the name of a number of members of the Herodian dynasty who ruled (in) the Judaea province or nearby territories.
Inflection
Descendants
References