ἄκρα

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See also: άκρα

Ancient Greek

Etymology 1

Feminine form of ᾰ̓́κρος (ákros, outermost).

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Noun

ᾰ̓́κρᾱ (ákrāf (genitive ᾰ̓́κρᾱς); first declension

  1. end, point, top, peak, extremity
  2. A castle or citadel overlooking a town.
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Descendants

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Adjective

ᾰ̓́κρᾱ (ákrā)

  1. inflection of ᾰ̓́κρος (ákros):
    1. feminine nominative/accusative singular
    2. feminine nominative/accusative/vocative dual

Adjective

ᾰ̓́κρᾰ (ákra)

  1. neuter nominative/accusative/vocative plural of ᾰ̓́κρος (ákros)

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