δόναξ

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

According to Beekes, of Pre-Greek origin. The word has also been compared with Ancient Greek δονέω (donéō, to shake), Latvian duonis (reed) and Proto-Germanic *tainaz (rod, twig).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

δόνᾰξ (dónaxm (genitive δόνᾰκος); third declension

  1. A kind of reed, the donax (Arundo donax)
    1. A bed of reeds
  2. Anything made of reed
    1. A shaft of an arrow
    2. A shepherd's pipe
    3. A fishing rod
    4. The bridge of the lyre
  3. A kind of shellfish

Inflection

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Latin: donax
    • English: donax
    • Translingual: Donax

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