ὠκύπτερος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Equivalent to ὠκύς (ōkús, swift) + πτερόν (pterón, wing). Compare Latin accipiter (hawk).

Adjective

ὠκύπτερος (ōkúpteros)

  1. Swift-winged