γάμος

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *ǵem- (to marry).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

γᾰ́μος (gámosm (genitive γᾰ́μου); second declension (Epic, Attic, Ionic, Koine)

  1. marriage, wedding, bridelock
  2. matrimony, the state of being married, wedlock

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Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γάμος (gámos), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵem- (to marry).

Compare Mariupol Greek га́мус (hámus).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɣamos/
  • Hyphenation: γά‧μος

Noun

γάμος (gámosm (plural γάμοι)

  1. marriage, wedding (ceremony)
  2. marriage (social institution)

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