ὀφιοῦχος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ὄφις (óphis, snake) +‎ ἔχω (ékhō, to bear, carry, bring).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ὀφῐοῦχος (ophioûkhosm (genitive ὀφῐούχου); second declension

  1. serpent handler
  2. (astronomy) Ophiuchus, the constellation

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Descendants

  • English: Ophiuchus

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