ἡνίοχος

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Etymology

From ἡνία (hēnía, bridle, rein) +‎ ἔχω (ékhō, to hold).

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Noun

ἡνῐ́οχος (hēníokhosm (genitive ἡνῐόχου); second declension

  1. one who holds the reins, charioteer
  2. chariot-driver in games
  3. (figuratively) guide, leader
    Synonym: κυβερνήτης (kubernḗtēs)
  4. (in the plural) class of rich citizens of Athens who had to furnish chariots for public service
  5. (astronomy) Auriga, a winter constellation

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