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Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek γονεύς (goneús).
Noun
γονέας • (gonéas) m or f (plural γονείς)
- parent, a term for a mother or a father
Declension
The second genitive singular is formal (ancient), and suitable for the feminine gender.
See also
- and see: Appendix:Greek vocabulary/Family