ἄμβων

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Ancient Greek

Alternative forms

Etymology

Probably a loanword (substrate); also compare Latin umbo (boss (of a shield)).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

ᾰ̓́μβων (ámbōnm (genitive ᾰ̓́μβωνος); third declension

  1. crest of a hill
  2. edge of a cup
  3. pulpit

Declension

Descendants

  • Latin: ambo
  • Old Church Slavonic: амъвонъ (amŭvonŭ)

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