ἄπους

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ἀ- (a-, not) +‎ πούς (poús, foot).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

ἄπους (ápousm or f (neuter ἄπουν); third declension

  1. without feet, footless
    1. without the use of one's feet, lame

Inflection

Noun

ἄπους (ápousm (genitive ἄποδος); third declension

  1. swift (Apus apus)
    Synonym: κῠ́ψελος (kúpselos)

Inflection

Descendants

  • Greek: άπους (ápous)
  • Latin: apūs
    • Translingual: Apus

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