πατρῷος

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

From πατήρ (patḗr) +‎ -ῷος (-ôios).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

πατρῷος (patrôiosm (feminine πατρῴᾱ, neuter πατρῷον); first/second declension or
πατρῷος (patrôiosm or f (neuter πατρῷον); second declension

  1. of or from one's father, hereditary
  2. of or belonging to one's father
    Synonym: πάτριος (pátrios)

Declension

Some authors treat this as a two-ending adjective, using masculine forms to modify feminine nouns.

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