καλλίθριξ

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

Bahuvrīhi compound of καλλι- (kalli-, beautiful) +‎ θρίξ (thríx, hair)

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

καλλίθριξ (kallíthrixm or f (neuter καλλίτριχος); third declension

  1. having beautiful manes (of horses)
  2. having beautiful fleeces (of sheep)
  3. having beautiful hair (of humans)

Declension

Noun

καλλίθριξ (kallíthrixf (genitive καλλίτρῐχος); third declension

  1. waterwort

Declension

Descendants

  • Latin: callithrix

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